Department ofEconomics
The Mother Discipline of Business
Determine if a degree in Economics is right for you.
Economics is much more than finance, banking or the stock market. An economics degree helps you understand how people, businesses and governments make decisions about limited resources—and how those decisions shape local communities and the global economy.
Because economic principles influence nearly every industry, an economics degree prepares you for careers in business, government, healthcare, technology, education, consulting, nonprofit organizations and international markets.
As an economics major, you'll study human behavior through the lens of data, decision-making and public policy while exploring how economics intersects with disciplines such as law, sociology, history, engineering, mathematics, healthcare, environmental studies and agriculture. This broad perspective equips graduates with analytical and problem-solving skills that employers value across industries.
Essential Skills
- Self-Driven
- Problem Solver
- Clear Communicator
- Analytical
- Data-Savvy
- Logical
- Curious
- Open Minded
- Mathematical Aptitude
Career Opportunities
- Economic Consultant
- Credit Analyst
- Labor Relations Specialist
- Policy Analyst
- Lawyer
- Journalist
- Sales Manager
- Public Administrator
- Market Research Analyst
- Entrepreneur
- CIA
Hiring Organizations
- Smith & Nephew
- Nissan Motor Corp.
- Maybelline Cosmetics
- St. Jude
- Amazon
- Medtronic
- Loews Luxury Hotels
- Hilton Worldwide
- FedEx
Economic Degree Programs
Undergraduate Programs
- BBA | Economics*
- BBA | Economics with a concentration in Financial Economics
- BBA + MA | Accelerated Bachelor and Master Program
- Minor | Business Economics
*You can also earn a BA (Bachelor's of Arts) in Economics through the College of Arts and Sciences.
Graduate Programs
- Master of Arts in Economics (MA)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration with Concentration in Economics
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