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The Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Business Economics at Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business equips students with the analytical and quantitative skills necessary to evaluate complex economic issues and make data-driven business decisions.
The program provides students with a strong foundation in economic theory, quantitative analysis, and decision-making processes, preparing them for roles across consulting, financial services, corporate strategy, and policy analysis.
Located in downtown Atlanta, the program offers exceptional access to leading financial institutions, consulting firms, and major corporations, creating valuable internship and employment opportunities. Georgia State University’s business programs are AACSB-accredited.
Course overview:
Years 1 & 2: General education in English, mathematics, humanities, social sciences, and foundational business subjects including Principles of Accounting I & II, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Introduction to Computer-based Information Systems, Business, Value and You, and Elementary Statistics.
Years 3 & 4: Core business courses including Business Communication, Corporate Finance, Marketing Management, Managing People, and Legal & Ethical Environment of Business. Business Economics major courses include Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Senior Capstone in Economics, and electives such as Labor Economics, International Economics, Money & Banking, and Econometrics. The program concludes with Global Business, Strategic Management, and an exit exam.
Internships: Strongly encouraged with Atlanta’s consulting firms, financial institutions, corporations, and government agencies
Student Organizations: Economics Club, business fraternities, and networking events
Career Services: Dedicated Robinson College of Business Career Management Center providing job placement support and professional development
Proximity to Atlanta’s leading employers and financial institutions for direct career exposure
Preparation for graduate studies in economics, law, public policy, or business
Immediate career paths in business analysis, consulting, financial services, and public policy
Long-term progression to senior roles such as Senior Analyst, Economic Consultant, Policy Advisor, or Financial Manager
Georgia State University will start releasing Early Action, Honors and Scholarship decisions on December 15.Accepted English proficiency tests: IELTS, TOEFL or PTESchool Report, Mid Year Report & Final Report RequiredApply with the name EXACTLY as it appears on your passport/birth certificate/marriage license. Do NOT use special characters or non-English letters in your application. Do not apply with a nickname or abbreviation, only use your government name.For applicants with a 3.4 GPA or higher (recalculated based on the 17 units of the Required High School Curriculum), we will not require test scores for an admissions decision.Applicants with a GPA below 3.4 are encouraged to submit test scores. If you apply without test scores and are below a 3.4, you may be placed into our Summer Success Academy or Panther Excellence program or admitted to our Perimeter College (which offers associate-level degrees). Perimeter College students can transition to the Atlanta campus for a bachelor’s program once they have obtained a 2.0 Perimeter College GPA and 30 or more credit hours.Ask your high school counselor to submit your transcript electronically through the Common Application or GA Futures. Schools may also send them to us electronically at [email protected]Submit Test Scores. You may submit official scores for either the SAT or ACT or both. Submit SAT scores through College Board. Use Georgia State’s SAT code: 5251. Submit ACT scores through ACT. Use Georgia State’s ACT code: 0826.Common App personal essay optionalCollege questions: 1 optional. Depending on your answers to some questions you will be required to complete additional writing questions.This college does not use a writing supplement for any additional writing requirements.AACSB-accreditedEconomic AnalystBusiness ConsultantFinancial AnalystData AnalystMarket ResearcherPolicy AnalystManagement TraineeBanking and Financial Services
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