A finance and economics program is geared toward students who want to gain a comprehensive education in finance. Each program will vary, but many of them focus on analysis tools and how they are applied in business.

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.