The Consumer Economics major at the University of Georgia prepares students to understand how consumers make choices in an ever-changing economy. The role of information is a central theme. Students learn how fraud and deception, products of varying quality, and inadequate information affect consumer decisions, students also prepare to manage resources from the household to corporate level, with emphasis on analysis of consumer issues and related policy questions. Independent courses of study to best suit future career goals and interests are available. This program prepares students to analyze consumer choices and their influence on consumer activities, with emphasis on the analysis of consumer issues and related policy questions. Entry-level sales and management positions are open to Consumer Economics majors. The program also prepares students for graduate study or a professional degree in areas such as law or business.