Build the business expertise to forecast economic conditions and estimate trends to help understand how consumers, firms, and governments behave. Preparing you for upper level management, research and public service careers.Bachelors of Science
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Explore theoretical and applied courses in accounting, finance and management within the framework of a liberal arts education.Bachelors of Arts
Combine proficiency in another language with economics for a future in government, international relations, law, research, and multinational corporations.Bachelors of Science & Bachelors of Arts
Combines the study of mathematics, statistics, and economics – which are crucial to success in the increasingly complicated international business world.Bachelors of Science & Bachelors of Arts
The Economics major provides a strong foundation in business combined with the analytical power of economics. You'll gain the skills to forecast economic trends, analyze data, and apply economic theory to help organizations make strategic, data-driven decisions. Whether your interests lie in business, consulting, public policy, or international relations, an economics degree prepares you to make a meaningful impact across industries.
A degree in economics provides unique opportunities to stand out from other majors by equipping you with nearly all the top skills valued by employers, as identified by the National Association of Colleges and Employers.
These career-ready skills in economics prepare students for diverse pathways:
These pathways equip you with the flexibility and skills to excel in your chosen career.
Career Opportunities with an Economics Degree
The MS in Economics is designed to introduce students to graduate-level study in economics. The MS in Economics provides a strong foundation in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics, in addition to allowing students to pursue some electives in their fields of interest. The degree is often earned en passant to a Ph.D. in Economics or a related field.
As a student in our PhD in economics program, you will study with faculty who are experts in their fields, work with bright and capable students, and obtain a vast amount of knowledge of your field. Our PhD program is designed so that the motivated student can make steady progress toward the PhD degree.
