With this degree, you can follow graduate study or seek employment in consulting firms, banking and regulatory institutions, the health industry, and a variety of analytical skills-related opportunities.
DurationWith this degree, you can follow graduate study or seek employment in consulting firms, banking and regulatory institutions, the health industry, and a variety of analytical skills-related opportunities.
We crafted the economics BS for students interested in graduate study in economics or a career where quantitative analysis plays a significant role. The strong quantitative component in this degree emphasizes multivariate calculus, linear algebra, and econometrics.
You can choose from courses in comparative economic systems; economic theory; econometrics; economic development; game theory; industrial organization; cost-benefit analysis; environmental, financial, and international trade; and finance, mathematical, monetary, public, and labor economics. We also offer topics courses, which are taught by faculty in line with their own research.
CLA offers three Economics majors that are part of a BA degree and one that is part of a BS degree. Each major has a specific set of foundational courses that prepare you for that major.
Effective Fall 2024, the BA Economics major and BA Economics - Business Economics Emphasis have three foundational courses that are required for these majors:
The BA Economics - Quantitative Emphasis major and the BS Economics major have four foundational courses that are required for these majors:
Depending on your level of math skills, you may need to complete prerequisite math courses before you can take MATH 1271.
A grade of C- or better is required in all courses approved to satisfy major requirements.
[Note: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, for courses completed spring 2020 – spring 2021, the requirements of a letter grade of C- or better for use towards major (and minor) requirements was suspended and the S/N (Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory) grading basis will be accepted for major (or minor) requirements.]
See the catalog for all courses in the major.
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All liberal arts degrees help CLA students develop their Core Career Competencies, and economics majors develop specific skills that are applicable to lots of different careers. These skills include strong quantitative reasoning abilities, statistical analysis abilities, analytical thinking and attention to detail, and ability to model economic behavior.
Students who take the SuperStrong Interest Inventory receive a three-letter interest code, which identifies their top three areas of interest, work activities, potential skills, and personal values. The interest code "IAS" is often associated with this major, however, the SuperStrong assessment can help you understand how your interests connect to a variety of majors and career options. You can learn more about common employer types and occupations associated with this major.
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