This pathway meets requirements for the Associate of Business - DTA (AB-DTA) with an emphasis in Economics. This sample schedule assumes a fall start. If you wish to take alternate courses not listed below please meet with a North advisor to confirm you're still meeting AB-DTA degree requirements.<br><br>This pathway meets requirements for the Associate of Business - DTA (AB-DTA) with an emphasis in Economics. Completion of this degree opens doors to a variety of careers in sectors including non-profit, business, government, finance, and education. It also allows you to transfer at the junior level into a Economics program at a four-year college or university.<br><br>Students learn a unique way of thinking about the problems, decisions and outcomes that people, businesses and governments incur through the lens of economics. Topics include markets and prices, consumer behavior, employment, inflation, international trade, and government policy. Students in this pathway develop skills in data analysis, critical thinking, quantitative and qualitative research, verbal communication, group communication and collaboration, and leadership and facilitation.