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Troy University

Troy , Alabama ,United States

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Economics - General

Economic issues are everywhere. The study of economics explores the choices individuals make when faced with scarcity. The study of economics can be applied to any facet of life. Why are some countries rich and others poor? Why is Social Security short on funding? Why do men and women earn different incomes? Economics addresses these questions.

Many great internship opportunities exist within the field of economics. The Division of Economics and Finance works with several organizations such as the American Institute for Economic Research, the American Enterprise Institute, the Cato Institute, the Institute for Humane Studies, the Institute for Justice and the Tax Foundation to offer great internship opportunities to students pursuing degrees in economics.

The Division of Economics and Finance is also home to the Manuel H. Johnson Center for Political Economy. The Johnson Center provides a dynamic and rigorous education program focused on the imperatives of free markets and individual liberty as well as relevant policy research on current and local issues. Students interested in the free enterprise system will enjoy the programs offered by the Johnson Center.

Students with a background in economics will find employment opportunities in both the private and public sectors. Entry level positions in the private sector include marketing research, management consulting, banking, investing and insurance. Government positions include economic forecasting, public policy/legislation analysis and economic impact studies.

Students may also choose to pursue a graduate education. An undergraduate degree in economics is an excellent foundation for graduate study in economics, business, law or public policy.

Campus Information

Troy Campus

Intakes

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Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Our office prepares the leaders of tomorrow by providing progressive and timely career services of the highest quality to current and former students. Career Services assists students with choosing their major, exploring career interests, gaining work experience, finding internship opportunities, and providing guidance in their professional job search. Career resources are available to all TROY students, whether on campus, online or a hybrid of both. Please see "Contact Us" to connect with your designated TROY Career office.

Self-assessment is the first step in the career planning process. TROY Career Services offers current students several online tools to help identify their interests, skills, personality, and values and strives to match them with the student's educational and career goals. The results of these assessments aid career staff in discussing students' potential majors and jobs.

Major Exploration Fairs are held once a year and students are encouraged to meet faculty from every TROY major and minor and discuss with them careers related to their program.

PSW Opportunity

3 Years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Admission documents required for international admission
 Accepted via email by your recruiter.

Completed International Application
Official copy of transcripts or results for education years 10-12 AND diploma. More information below.
Financial support statement (original bank statement and sponsor letter). More information below.
Passport identification page with machine readable code visible
English proficiency minimums

Note: Troy University main campus offers English as a Second Language courses. English proficiency placement test is available upon arrival.

English proficiency* requirements—One of the following tests are accepted: 

TOEFL
IELTS
SAT
ACT
iTEP
PTE
Duolingo

Or
IELTS minimum score of 5.5
Or 
SAT minimum score of 1050, with no less than 480 on the Reading and Writing score.
Or
ACT English score of a minimum of 20
Or
iTEP minimum score of 3.5.
Or
Pearson Test of English minimum score of 46.
Or
Duolingo minimum score of 48.