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Lea Bingham
Assistant Dean, University Transfer
Phillips (Building 3), room 126
919-536-7200, ext. 8004
transfercenter@durhamtech.edu

Economics

University Transfer Options

Students who wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in Economics should complete the Associate in Arts (AA) degree which will transfer to all UNC System schools, most North Carolina independent colleges and universities, and most out of state institutions.

The Associate in Arts (AA)

The Associate in Arts (AA) is intended for students who ultimately wish to complete a baccalaureate arts degree at a four-year college or university. Students in this program develop foundational knowledge particularly business, English, fine arts, foreign languages, history, philosophy, psychology, or sociology.

Course Selection Guide

This course selection guide shown below has been developed by referencing the Baccalaureate Degree plans or the student plans for the Bachelor of Arts degrees at the universities listed below. Note that many other colleges and universities also offer Bachelor of Arts degrees in Business.

  • North Carolina Agricultural & Technical University (NC A&T) â€“ BS in Economics
  • NC State University (NCSU) â€“ BS in Economics (NC State also offers a BA)
  • UNC-Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) â€“ BS in Economics (UNC-CH State also offers a BA)
  • UNC-Greensboro (UNCG) â€“ BS in Economics (UNCG State also offers a BA)

Students should print out and save the for their major and intended transfer university.

Jobs associated with these degrees include financial risk analyst, auditor, economic consultant, financial manager, actuarial analyst, compensation and benefits manager, credit analyst, policy analyst, business reporter, financial advisor, and, with further graduate education, economist, attorney, professor. 

View the printable Economics Course Selection Guide (pdf).

Guaranteed Admissions Pathways

Âé¶¹Ó°ÊÓ has partnered with several universities to develop guaranteed admissions pathways for a seamless transition into their baccalaureate programs for eligible students who complete a Âé¶¹Ó°ÊÓ university transfer degree (AA, AS, AFA, and AE). Students must apply for acceptance into these programs.

View more information about Guaranteed Admissions Pathways and the list of universities. 

Suggested Paths

Short Term

(12 months or less)

Long Term

(More than 12 months)