Economists conduct research, collect and analyze economic data, monitor and write about trends in the economy and predict future trends. They study the 生产 and distribution of goods, resources and services within society. The economics major at Valdosta State University prepares students for a variety of careers in government and in the private sector. Economics majors may also choose to pursue graduate studies in areas such as law, 业务, 城市规划, 新闻及其他.

The field of 金融 focuses on how 业务es, 组织, government entities and individuals raise, spend and invest capital and examines the way in which financial markets function. 金融 majors at Valdosta State University take a variety of specialized courses and acquire the skills necessary to become financial decision makers and to efficiently and effectively obtain and manage capital.

The international 业务 minor combines coursework in economics, 金融, 管理, marketing and general 业务 with cross-cultural studies and study abroad to create future leaders in global 业务. By developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills and becoming proficient oral and written communicators, international 业务 students at Valdosta State are prepared for a number of professions on a global level.

The field of 管理 involves overseeing people, 业务es and 组织 with the goal of ensuring that resources are used properly and efficiently. Managers work in a variety of fields including retail, 行业, 热情好客, 生产, human resources and more and are essential figures in the success of these 组织. Many managers go on to successfully open and operate their own 业务es.

市场营销 professionals are responsible for promoting products and services, while keeping in mind the needs and desires of their customers. All types of 组织 need to market themselves and their products and services, 结果就是, opportunities abound for marketing majors. Students in the Valdosta State University marketing program develop a number of skills and become experts in the areas of problem solving, planning and forecasting, 研究与分析, 和说服. 市场营销 majors also hone their people skills and become effective communicators.

Professionals in the field of office 政府 and technology are responsible for financial planning, 计费, 记录, 人员, physical distribution and logistics within an organization. They also plan work assignments for staff, 监督员工, request new office equipment and make repairs on existing equipment. The office 政府 and technology program at Valdosta State University prepares students for administrative, supportive and supervisory positions in 业务 or industrial settings, 专业办公室, 公共机构, and government agencies.

Organizational leadership involves the practices, 理论, issues and ramifications of leading an organization or 业务. Students in the organizational leadership program at Valdosta State University learn about 管理, 政府, human resources and technology related to today’s complex 组织 in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. 在线, multidisciplinary program is ideal for working professionals, members of the military, transfer students and those seeking degree completion, along with traditional students who wish to complete a degree online.