Bachelor's Degree in Economics

In highly competitive job markets, a Bachelor of Science in Economics degree provides a strong quantitative foundation to go into many fields, such as law, management, international relations, public administration, public policy, healthcare, and analytics, as well as graduate studies in economics.

Program Focus

• Emphasizes economic development, preparing students to engage with the world and serve as leaders who transform their professions, churches, and communities.
• CCU's B.S. in Economics combines the concepts of market theory, capitalism, macro- and microeconomic policy, and quantitative problem-solving/econometrics to give you a solid economic foundation. You will study the latest in healthcare economics, big data, money and banking, and business finance. An international perspective rounds out the program with core courses in international political economy and economic development.
• The bachelor's in Economics program is designed from a biblical perspective and emphasizes service to the least advantaged. As economics students, you will be challenged to understand poverty and inequality in our world. Additionally, you will learn to apply critical thinking to the problems of poverty through the use of economic analysis and economic theory.

Quick Facts

120 credit hours (33 in major core)

• Courses are taken one at a time and are typically completed in five-week blocks
• CCU's generous transfer credit policies help you accelerate your degree
• Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission