Question 1:  Why should I major in Economics and or Transportation & Supply Chain Management (SCM)?

Every interesting question is addressed in economics.  Economists rely on logical models and statistical data to fully address a wide variety of phenomena and social issues.  To the greatest extent, the discipline relies on evidence of all kinds.  As a result, economics will allow you to present your position on any issue based on well-developed theories and supporting evidence.  Among the topics that economics may address are (i) the capitalist system; (ii) poverty and welfare; (iii) discrimination of any kind; (iv) family budgets; and many other interesting concerns.

In Transportation & SCM, you are able to examine how a country as large as the U.S. is able to provide efficient services and goods to all of its citizens wherever they may reside.  And you appreciate the difficulties that are encountered and overcome by such large enterprises as Wal-Mart, Federal Express, etc. in their very specialized areas of operations.

Question 2:  What are the immediate skills and career opportunities which make a major from the Economics and Transportation/Logistics department attractive?

Our economics majors are prepared for careers in business and in government.  Because of their rigorous training and critical thinking skills, economics majors are in high demand in all sectors of the economy.  Examples of career options are:

Similarly, our majors in Transportation & SCM are at the forefront of global changes and technological change.  Their career options are continuously expanding, and their skills are engaged in serving during emergencies such as hurricanes, or in providing cost-saving solutions.  They serve private and government entities, and provide international support over a wide array of transportation and logistics service areas.  Among their career options are the following:

Question 3:  What are some of the options available if an economics major goes on to graduate school?

The economics undergraduate major is very flexible and among the best preparations for graduate school in many fields.  Students majoring in economics are likely to pursue graduate degrees in economics and thereafter work or provide leadership for such enterprises as corporations, banks, government and their agencies at every level (local, state and federal), and other regulatory agencies like the Federal Reserve System.  They also frequently pursue graduate degrees in business (MBA) and law, or go on to obtain the PhD and add academic careers to all of the other options.  The department is actively engaged with the American Economics Association and its summer programs at Duke University.  This summer program provides additional preparation to a limited number of our students who are interested in pursuing graduate economics training – especially at the PhD level. (See www.econ.duke.edu/aeaspl for more information).

Similarly, options exist for majors in Transportation & SCM.  They are among the key professionals who address transportation and delivery challenges in an increasingly interconnected world and in societies that are becoming internally more uniform through the delivery of goods and services wherever the demand arises.

Question 4: What are some of the options that are available if an conomics major goes on to graduate school?

The economics undergraduate major is very flexible and among the best preparations for graduate school in many fields. Students majoring in economics are likely to pursue graduate degrees in economics, and thereafter work or provide leadership for such enterprises as corporations, banks, government and their agencies at every level (local, state, and federal), and other regulatory agencies like the Federal Reserve System. They also frequently pursue graduate degrees in business (MBA), law, or go on to obtain the PhD and add academic careers to all of the other options. The department is actively engaged with the American Economics Association and its summer program at Duke University. This summer program provides additional preparation to a limited number of students who are interested in pursuing graduate economics training – especially at the PhD level. (See www.econ.duke.edu/aeasp for more information).

Similarly options exist for majors in transportation & SCM. They are among the key professionals who address transportation and delivery challenges in an increasingly interconnected world and in societies which are becoming internally more uniform through the delivery of goods and services wherever the demand arises.

Question 5:  Does the department provide academic support and encouragement for students who want to take one of the department’s programs while double majoring?

Yes.  The department provides academic support and encouragement for students who want to do a double major.  We follow the University guidelines for completion of double majors, and are sensitive to the special demands which are placed on those students who are so enterprising and committed that they pursue a double major.

Question 6:  Are there scholarship opportunities available for majors in economics and transportation & SCM?

The School of Business and Economics makes scholarship opportunities available to high achieving students in all disciplines.  In addition, there are opportunities that are earmarked for high achieving students in Transportation & SCM.  Please feel free to contact the department with any additional questions about this matter.

Question 7:  Are there any special arrangements to ensure that students are involved and well known in the department?

In the department, there is an open door policy to the department chair.  In addition, faculty members adhere strictly to their schedule of office hours.  Further, the department is very proud of the student clubs that are maintained here, and the diligence with which the faculty advisors undertake their responsibilities.  In economics, we maintain the Omicron Delta Epsilon, the international economics honor society and the Aggie Economics Association. Dr. D.K. Jeong is the faculty advisor.  Our transportation & SCM majors have the opportunity to belong to the Delta Nu Alpha student club where Dr. Kay Dobie is the academic advisor.

Question 8:  How do I sign up to become a major in the department?

The university admissions office maintains a set of information that allows students to seek and obtain necessary information, and to choose a major.  The direct links to these forms follow, and you can obtain your answers by clicking on these links.
http://www.ncat.edu/~registra/req.html
http://www.ncat.edu/~registra/major.htm

Question 9:  How may I easily contact the department of Economics and Transportation/Logistics?

You may contact this department in several ways:

Write to:

Dr. John A. Cole, Interim Chair
Department of Economics and Transportation/Logistics
North Carolina A&T State University
225 Merrick Hall
School of Business and Economics
Greensboro, NC 27411
Telephone: 336-334-7744 ext. 2001
Email: jacole@ncat.edu
Fax: 336-256-2055