Business leaders from all industries use economics to weigh the costs and benefits of a particular course of action. The skills developed in the study of economics are invaluable in law, industry, finance, government, education and other areas of business and civic life.

Students majoring in Economics have two degree options: B.B.A. from the Beacom School of Business or B.A./B.S. from the College of Arts and Sciences. The Economics courses from the University of South Dakota are the same, but the non-economics electives differ between the two degrees.

The Department of Economics brings to our classrooms a wealth of teaching expertise and knowledge in the field based on professional experience. University of South Dakota's faculty members are business experts, innovative teachers and dedicated mentors who instruct students on business methods and then apply their teaching through school-sponsored, student-run organizations.

University of South Dakota provides the opportunity to Study Abroad. Economics courses are taught in many international universities and offered in English so students around the world can participate in these courses. You gain both academic experience and global perspective on universal issues.