Economic Development (B.A.)

Program Overview

This major is for students who want to make a difference in the world through a discipline with an applied focus. Economic Development is a field within the discipline of economics that focuses on bringing economic growth and a higher quality of life at both the community level as well as the macro society level. Students with a major in Economic Development will have the analytical and quantitative tools and foundation necessary for careers in microfinance, impact investing, project management, program planning and budgeting, business development, or policy creation.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates from Messiah’s Economic Development program can:

1. Demonstrate a depth of knowledge regarding how various economic development activities are being applied in low income nations. (ULO 3)

2. Use quantitative analysis in business decision-making. (ULO 3)

3. Recall, recognize, and interpret foundational content related to ACBSP accreditation Common Professional Component—disciplinary areas in which all business majors need to be proficient regardless of their major including Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Management, Law, Economics, Ethics, Information Systems, Global, Quantitative and Integrative (ULO 2)

4. Apply business concepts, strategies and tactics (ULO 2)

5. Conduct methodological secondary research into business issues. (ULO 3)

6. Articulate how the Christian faith informs one’s work life, career, and daily business practices (ULO 4, ULO 5, ULO 6)

Major Requirements

Complete the following for your major:

Three credits from the following:

Three credits from the following:

Three credits from the following:

Three to four credits from the following:

Three credits from the following:

Six credits from the following:

General Education Requirements