Bachelor of Science in Economics

The College of Arts & Sciences economics program provides students with the analytical, quantitative, and communication skills needed to thrive in an increasingly global economy. Led by expert faculty from around the world, youll learn to think logically to solve problems and leverage datasets to make important inferences with real-world application.
Join a vibrant and supportive community of students and scholars who work with data to address social challenges and evaluate policy decisions. During hands-on courses, research opportunities with professors, and internships, youll analyze complex topics like crime, unemployment, inflation, taxes, sports, and voting behavior. Graduates from our program go on to earn advanced degrees or pursue impactful careers in international relations, finance, government, business, or public policy.
Students in our economics program will:
Master core economic concepts and relate them to real-world events, Learn how to collect, clean, organize, and interpret data, Define and execute research projects, Implement common techniques of data analysis, including visualization, tabulation, and regression models, Apply critical thinking to economic and social issues, Effectively communicate ideas and results through oral presentations and clear and concise writing.
As an economics major in the College of Arts and Sciences, you can earn a BS or BA in economics while completing the CAS general education core. The BS in economics is STEM-designated. Our curriculum provides students with a broad study of the field, requiring courses such as intermediate microeconomics, global macroeconomics, data analytics, and statistics, as well as three electives of your choosing.

Essay/personal statement
Official high school transcript* or GED/HiSET results
Letter of recommendation
Official College/University Transcripts (in English or with official translation) from all institutions attended.
Proof of English Proficiency Option - select one of the options below:
SAT or ACT scores in lieu of English Proficiency (SAT/ACT is not required of International Students)
TOEFL or IELTS score (TOEFL minimum is a 79, IELTS a 6.5)