This program is Accredited by ACICS – Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Bay Atlantic University is committed to providing a strong undergraduate program in Economics that teaches students the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in economics careers. The BAU BA program in Economics and Finance is designed not only to prepare students for careers in economics related fields, but also to produce well-rounded global citizens. BAU’s general education requirements emphasize an understanding of global cultures and diversity. Students hone their critical writing and thinking abilities; quantitative and scientific reasoning skills; public speaking abilities; foreign language skills; and information and computer literacy. The program as a whole requires 120 credits, with 39 general education credits, 60 core credits, and 21 core elective credits. Through these requirements, students prepare for careers in the field of economics. Students will qualify for jobs including Economist, Program Analyst, Research Analyst, Manager, Treasury Analyst, Financial Planner, Media Analyst, Claims Officer, Project Manager, Purchasing Agent, Risk Analyst, Banker, Economic Developer, Broker, and Budget Analyst.