• An undergraduate degree in Economics provides a broad education in the liberal arts, focusing on the social sciences, with a specialization in economic theory and application. Students can select the Bachelor of Arts in Economics, which includes more liberal arts courses, the Bachelor of Science in Economics, which provides in-depth training in analytical methods, or the B.S. in Economics: Business Economics concentration, which combines additional mathematics and statistics training in the context of economics and business. Students develop analytical, critical thinking, and communications skills they can use in any field.
  • What can students do with a degree in Economics? Graduates are prepared for careers in finance, public policy, government, law, international trade, and other fields. Many pursue graduate studies in law, public policy, business, and economics. The curriculum focuses on the social sciences from an economic perspective. Topics of study include financial markets, labor relations, the organization of business, and wealth, poverty and income distribution. Students develop analytical, critical-thinking, and language skills they can use in any field.