Associate in Arts Economics

Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) stands as a reputable community college. SBCC has been dedicated to providing accessible and quality education to students seeking to achieve their academic and career aspirations. Offering a diverse range of associate degree and certificate programs, SBCC serves as a stepping stone for students entering higher education or pursuing vocational training. SBCC's scenic campus and welcoming atmosphere create an enriching learning environment that fosters personal and academic growth. With a commitment to student success, the college offers a variety of support services, including tutoring, counseling, and transfer guidance, to ensure that students have the resources they need to excel. Known for its vibrant arts and cultural programs, as well as its strong connections to the local community, SBCC offers a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for further studies, career advancement, and engagement in a rapidly changing world.

Economics is the study of people and the choices they make regarding the production, distribution and allocation of resources. Does this dynamic world hold a special fascination for you? Do you seek a working knowledge of the principles of modern finance, as applied to the public and private sectors of our economy? If you can answer affirmatively in each instance, SBCC's two year Economics program can be your biggest stepping stone to a four year degree and a rewarding professional career. The program at Santa Barbara City College is designed to instill a general understanding of the economic realities of our world, with an emphasis on the mechanics of the American economy and its comparison to other economic systems. You will study business organization and finance, national income, business cycles, competition and monopoly, distribution of income and the problems of labor. For the Economics major, two semesters of the Principles of Economics and two semesters of Accounting can represent the needed base from which to launch a solid transfer program at a four-year college or university.