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The Economics major pairs a strong grounding in business with economics. Majors learn about accounting, finance and management while discovering how to forecast general economic conditions, estimate trends, analyze data, and use economic theory to help their organization operate more efficiently.

Careers

Grow Your Future

Economics is a social science and as such an important component of the liberal arts curriculum. It provides a useful background for students interested in exciting and rewarding careers in private business, consulting, government, financial service institutions and numerous other sectors. Economics majors are also well-suited for graduate programs including MBA and MPA programs, and law schools.

Career opportunities in Economics

Economic Forecaster

Researcher/Analyst for government agencies

Teaching in public schools or higher education

Legal consultant

Classes & Requirements

What You'll Study

Economics majors explore theoretical and applied courses in diverse areas including microeconomics, macroeconomics, labor, money and banking, international economics, public economics, and industrial organization. Students pursue these interests within the framework of a liberal arts education.

Graduation Requirements

Any student earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree must complete a minimum of 39 hours at the 300+ level. These hours are generally completed by the major requirements. However, keep this hour requirement in mind as you choose your course work for the requirements in the major.