With a focus on developing strong analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking skills, our program serves as an excellent foundation if you are pursuing a graduate degree in public administration, business administration, or law. Students have the opportunity to develop research questions related to micro and macro economics and present their findings at a variety of forums including the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank.

Economics majors are employed in all sectors of the economy–government, industry and finance, and non-profit organizations. In addition, undergraduate training in economics is an ideal major for those contemplating continuing their formal education in public administration, general business administration, law, or pre-medicine.

The use of economists in all areas of the economy has expanded rapidly and is expected to continue. Business economists perform a wide variety of tasks for governmental agencies and private organizations, such as statistical and general research, pricing and marketing, financial analysis, economic regulation, and forecasting business conditions.