It is not possible to fully understand business decisions, politics, social reforms, or international relations without an understanding of the economic aspects of these issues. Economics provides a logical way of analyzing the public and private choices we need to make in our lives.

The Economics major in the College of Arts and Sciences allows students to complement their economics coursework with studies in the other social sciences, humanities, and mathematics. This major is an excellent preparation for careers in public policy, business, and government and for graduate programs such as law school.

Students in the School of Business Administration may choose the new Business Economics major.

Course requirements for the Arts and Sciences Economics major are:

The Department of Economics and Finance also collaborates with the Department of Mathematics to offer a major in Applied Mathematical Economics.

Designing your Economics major to meet your career goals:

The Economics major is excellent preparation for a wide range of employment and graduate education opportunities. The proper selection of courses within the economics major and to accompany the economics major will better prepare students for their desired future.