Academic Program Proposal

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Proposal
Activated
Institution
and
Proposal
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Awarded
Academic
Program
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Deadline
MHEC Final
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Decision
Date
Prince George's Community College
Proposal
Associate of Arts (A.A.)Economics2/12/2023Approved3/9/2023
Economics Program Description
The Economics, A.A. program juxtaposes social science, business and social policy andvprovides a useful background for students interested in careers in public policy, businessvor finance. Students study the collective behavior of individuals, businesses, andvgovernments, as they strive to allocate scarce resources optimally. Students develop analytical and critical thinking skills that allow the analysis of economic problems and relationships.