• The economics option provides students with an understanding of the basic principles underlying the functioning of economic institutions.
  • The emphasis on economic principles and modern methodology provides students with an excellent preparation for graduate study in economics, as well as for professional work in the fields of business, law, economics, and government.
  • The option is sufficiently flexible so that students can combine their pursuit of economics with studies in engineering, mathematics, or science.
  • The core of the option consists of an economic theory component, a data analysis component, an applied microeconomic component, and a macroeconomic/growth component. Students are strongly encouraged to supplement this core with additional electives in economics, political science, and mathematics.