Develop critical thinking and analytic skills ideal for your transfer to a 4-year business degree program.
See how economic decisions impact important global, social, and political issues
Every day we make decisions influenced by economics. From the price of your groceries to the income you earn, understanding economics helps you understand the world you live in. Unpack these concepts in JCCC’s Economics courses, where you will:
- Discover how our national and global economies work.
- Learn about the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and how unemployment, inflation, and growth rates can affect it.
- Get to know the circular flow of income through different economic sectors.
- Understand how supply and demand affect the price of the goods you buy.
- See how price theory, production flow, and resource distribution are relevant to everyday life.
JCCC Economics courses—great electives for any major!
Economics courses can teach you how to decode financial data and develop a successful business strategy. You’ll also gain a greater understanding of ongoing social and political problems nationally and internationally. Whatever your major, economics courses are an excellent complement.
JCCC’s economics program does not use teaching assistants to teach courses, and you won’t be lost among hundreds of others in a large lecture hall. Class sizes in the economics program never top 24 students. Your professors will get to know you on a personal level, and you can ask them questions and receive answers quickly.
Develop well-rounded competencies in theory and practical application—a must-have for many of today’s employers
JCCC’s Economics program is versatile. You’ll sharpen your critical thinking abilities and learn to analyze real-world problems through an economic lens. This in-demand skillset is ideal for a wide range of employment opportunities, including careers in banking, insurance, service and manufacturing firms, real estate, consulting, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations.
Want to further your education? JCCC economics classes are transferable to many four-year business schools. Those who go on to earn a bachelor’s in economics can pursue careers as Market Research Analysts, Financial Analysts, Actuaries and Accountants. Make an appointment with an academic counselor to explore your options.
Need help with Economics homework? You’re at the right place!
The JCCC Academic Resource Center offers free tutoring in almost any subject. And our small economics classes—no lecture halls here—are taught by professors with master's and doctoral degrees in economics. They have a passion for teaching and a deeper understanding of economics and its relationship with important social and political issues.
Contact info
Doug Copeland, Chair
Phone: 913-469-8500, ext. 3729
Location: GEB 157H
Email: dcopelan@jccc.edu
