There is no denying that the economy can have a significant effect on business. In a business and economics program, students can study this relationship and gain skills in business topics while learning more about how the economy works.

An associate degree is an undergraduate degree offered in the US and a few other countries. Associate degrees are a qualification below a bachelor's degree. Many students earn associate degrees during their first few years of higher education. Since they usually require about two years of study, these degrees can act either as job qualifications or as precursors to more advanced degrees.