Consumer Science
Consumer science is the study of a society's spending habits.
Consumer science comprises of the study of looking after the welfare of society by determining the economic and social factors that influence and motivate consumer behaviour. Consumer science comprises of topics from subjects such as economics, business, sociology, law and psychology. Career opportunities open to those with a consumer science degree include consumer protection, consumer behaviour and household finance. Consumer science is important in the development of new and innovative products by ensuring that the product concerned is safe to use as directed. Consumer science focuses on different facets of welfare, for instance financial security, health, and consumer empowerment.
Consumer science- Development and well-being of people and communities
Consumer science degree focuses on the interaction between consumers, businesses and government and how that influences the welfare of the people concerned.