Students who wish to study economics will earn their Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a concentration in Business Economics. This economics degree combines business knowledge with a focus on the analytical skills needed by today's workforce. Economists are called upon for a variety of tasks, including economic analysis of the overall economy as well as data collection, research analysis, forecasting, short and long-term planning, and consulting. The ability to make decisions at the macroeconomic level, as well as use economic modelling tools, make this concentration valuable for all industries as well as local, state and federal government entities. An increased emphasis on analytical, quantitative and technological skills sets this concentration apart from others.