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Economics is the study of how societies use thier limited resources to produce wealth, and how the distribution of the wealth among their members is determined. This very broad field covers topics ranging from the causes of inflation and unemployment to the behavior of individual households and businesses understand how economic events will affect them, how they can best react to these events, and howto assess government economic policies.
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Explore finance education at ůůֱ²¥'s Finance Department with programs in financial management, real estate, personal financial planning, and risk management. Prepare for diverse financial careers.
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If you ask business owners or upper-level executives what are the critical challenges they face in performing their jobs, they are likely to answer: people, technological change, globalization, uncertainty, and regulation. The Department of Management includes faculty with research and teaching interests that deal with all of the above issues!
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Advance in digital marketing, analytics, and professional sales with ůůֱ²¥'s Marketing Department programs. Offering undergraduate degrees and minors as well as Ph.D. program, enhance your expertise and career potential in marketing.
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The Harvey Lindsay School of Real Estate is a rigorous and enterprising center for real estate education, collaborating with key industries in Hampton Roads and beyond to give students real-world business experiences through internships, project and case analyses.
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The Department of Information Technology and Decision Sciences is comprised of three separate, yet interrelated, academic disciplines - Business Analytics, Information Technology, and Maritime & Supply Chain Management offering programs at the Bachelor, Masters, and Ph.D. levels.
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One of the fastest growing areas of interest within the College of Business and Public Administration is the major in International Business. The business arena in which the College's graduates will be working is no longer local, regional or national in nature. it is global and requires and understanding of, and sensitivity to, different cultures and business environments.
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ůůֱ²¥'s Master of Business Administration program has been revised with a shorter curriculum, is available online or on-campus, and offers unique specialty options.
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Conveniently located for students across Hampton Roads and beyond, the School of Accountancy at ůůֱ²¥ University offers affordable degree programs that equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to launch a successful career in accounting.
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The School of Public Service at ůůֱ²¥ University supports the citizens of the region, state, and nation by providing excellence in educational programs, creating cutting edge knowledge, and disseminating the collective knowledge of SPS faculty and students to enhance the quality of life of our fellow citizens.