Men walking on street

Economics

Search jobs posted at our school! Students!! Post resumes and search job openings. Gavilan College Career Education uses College Central Network as its job search system. The site is available 24/7 to students, alumni and employers at www.collegecentral.com/gavilan

Gavilan College offers an A.S. Degree or Certificate of Achievement in Economics.

Program Learning Outcomes: After completing  this degree a student will be able to:

  • Identify and discuss causes of long-run economic growth and short term business cycle fluctuations in growth (e.g. recessions and expansions), and policy responses and initiatives affecting each.
  • apply marginal analysis to resource allocation decisions in a variety of settings, including but not limited to: profit maximization strategies for firms in various competitive environments, and utility maximization strategies for consumers with budget constraints.
Students completing this option will have the necessary lower division courses for an economics major at a four-year institution. Four- year colleges may differ in their major preparation requirements for transfer. Consult with a counselor regarding transfer requirements.
To receive an ASSOCIATE DEGREE complete: The requirements listed below, the general education requirements (Gavilan, IGETC or CSU pattern), plus sufficient electives to meet a 60 unit total.

To receive a CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT complete: The requirements listed below

Requirements

(Business Core is not required)

Choose one:

  • ECON 1: Principles of Macroeconomics (3 units)
  • ECON 2: Principles of Microeconomics (3 units)

Choose one:

  • MATH 5: Introduction to Statistics (3 units)
  • BUS/ECON 11: Statistics for Business and Economics (4 units)

Choose one:

  • MATH 1A: Single-Variable Calculus & Analytic Geometry (4 units)
  • MATH 6: Calculus for Business/Social Science (3 units)

Choose two:

  • ACCT 20: Financial Accounting (4 units)
  • MATH 1B: Single-Variable Calculus & Analytic Geometry (4 units)
  • MATH 7: Finite Mathematics (3 units)

Total units required:19-22 units

Students are expected to complete the courses or show competency in skill area. See a counselor regarding the course waiver or substitution process.