Undergraduate Programs

Studying economics opens the door to a wide range of career choices, including teaching, government service, finance, banking, insurance, business and public administration.

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

The Bachelor of Arts in Economics provides students with a strong foundation in economic theory and its application to business, public policy, law, and society. The degree offers flexibility for students pursuing double majors, minors, study abroad, or other interdisciplinary interests while developing analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. Students learn to evaluate competing explanations of economic issues, build economic models, interpret economic data, assess the effects of business decisions and public policies using economic data, and communicate evidence-based conclusions. The B.A. in Economics is an excellent choice for students planning careers in business, consulting, public policy, government, healthcare, nonprofits, law, journalism, or graduate study in fields such as economics, public policy, international affairs, law, and related areas.

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Academic Catalog — B.A. in Economics

Bachelor of Science in Economics

The Bachelor of Science in Economics combines a strong foundation in economic theory with required coursework in quantitative methods and econometrics. The program is well suited for students who enjoy mathematics, statistics, and data analysis and their applications to business, public policy, and society. Students learn to analyze real-world data, build and interpret statistical models, evaluate economic theories, assess the effects of business decisions and public policies using empirical evidence, and communicate evidence-based conclusions. The program offers flexibility for students pursuing double majors, minors, study abroad, or other interdisciplinary interests while developing analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. The B.S. is an excellent choice for students planning careers involving quantitative analysis, research, or data-intensive decision-making in business, consulting, public policy, government, healthcare, nonprofits, or graduate study in fields such as economics, public policy, and related areas.

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Academic Catalog - B.S. in Economics

Bachelor of Science/Master of Science in Economics (Dual Degree)

Our dual degree bachelor-to-master degree program allows students to complete their undergraduate and graduate degrees in a shorter time period than the separate programs.

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