The College of Alameda's Associate in Arts in Economics for transfer program offers a comprehensive lower division program in Economics and prepares students for transfer into a California State University (CSU) to complete a baccalaureate degree in Economics or other similar field such business or public administration. This degree is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in economics or a similar field at a CSU campus.

Economics is a basic component for a career in law, management, sales, banking, health care industry, utility industry, consulting, statistical analysis, finance, and government. Most career options require more than two years of college study.

Students who would like to pursue advanced degrees in Economics, Business, or Law would benefit greatly from this degree. Many economics majors go on to pursue graduate study in a related professional area, such as law, business, public administration, or banking.

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to: • Use analytical techniques to measure economic conditions related to the individual, business firms, industries, and economic systems. • Explain the role that households, business organizations, governments, and the international sector, play in free markets, command economies, and mixed economies. • Evaluate the objectives, limitations, and mechanics of regulation, taxation, tariffs, quotas, and monetary and fiscal policies. • Use quantitative methodology to measure economic outcomes. • Apply economic theories and economic reasoning to real life situations.