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Economists examine how societies distribute scarce resources among various needs and desires. They use both data-driven and logical approaches to evaluate motivations, limitations, institutional structures, and economic dynamics. Economists examine how societies distribute scarce resources among various needs and desires. They use both data-driven and logical approaches to evaluate motivations, limitations, institutional structures, and economic dynamics.
Additionally, economists incorporate knowledge from fields like mathematics, legal studies, data analysis, philosophy, human behavior, and historical trends to tackle challenges including joblessness, price fluctuations, financial rates, medical services, schooling, and law enforcement. An economics degree from Iowa unlocks diverse professional opportunities while enhancing your comprehension of global affairs, improving decision-making in work and life, and enabling meaningful participation in societal discussions.
Students must meet the following requirements for admission: completion of academic upper secondary school (generally a total of 12-13 years of primary and secondary education); a corresponding secondary school diploma or leaving certificate; completion of minimum high school course requirements of the following: 4 years of English/language arts; 2 years in a single language of world languages; 3 years including courses in physical science, biology, chemistry, environmental science and physics of natural science; 3 years of social studies; 2 years of algebra; and 1 year of geometry.
English Language Requirements: