College of Management
Economics
How incentives, markets, and policy shape decisions at every scale.
About this program
An applied economics degree covering micro- and macroeconomic theory, econometrics, and their use in real business and policy decisions.
What you will be able to do
- Build and interpret supply-and-demand and macroeconomic models
- Run a regression analysis and interpret the results
- Evaluate a policy proposal using economic reasoning
- Present original research in a senior seminar
Courses you will take
A sample of required coursework. Full requirements are in the official catalog.
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| ECON 2010 | Principles of Microeconomics |
| ECON 3100 | Intermediate Microeconomics |
| ECON 3500 | Econometrics |
| ECON 4900 | Senior Seminar in Economics |
| General education & support courses | Title |
|---|---|
| MATH 2400 | Calculus I |
| MATH 1600 | Introductory Statistics |
Where graduates go
- Economic Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Market Research Analyst
- Budget Analyst
Median starting salary for recent graduates: $54,200. Reported placement within six months of graduation: 85%.
DegreeB.S.
Credits120
Typical length4 years
CollegeManagement
Median starting salary$54,200
Placement85%
Take the next step.
Applications for fall are open. No fee, no essay, and a decision in about two weeks.