Undergraduate Degrees
There are three undergraduate degrees offered in Economics in two colleges. Each of these degrees has been designed to serve the needs and interests of different students. The Director of Undergraduate Studies, Dr. Myoung Lee, will be happy to help you pick the program that is most suitable for you! Please contact Myoung Lee to make an appointment or visit the Economics Department office (118 Professional Building) for additional information about the program.
Bachelor of Arts
The BA degree is designed for students who plan to continue their education in non-economics fields and for students who plan to seek employment after graduation. Post-graduate educational alternatives include law school or programs in the business school, political science and journalism. Post-graduate employment opportunities include positions in state government, banking, insurance or other financial sectors, and private sector businesses. Frequently, students in humanities or fine arts complete a BA in Economics as a second major in order to increase their employment potential.
Bachelor of Science
This is a challenging degree program specifically designed for students who plan to attend graduate school in Economics, Finance, or related fields (for details, please contact the Economics Department).
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Admission to the College of Business and Public Administration requires completion of at least 54 semester hours of college credit specific to the lower level business program with a minimum overall 2.6 cumulative GPA. Please visit the College of Business.
You can earn a BSBA in Economics by taking four to six additional courses in Economics beyond the requirements for a degree in Finance, Accounting, Marketing, International Business, and Real Estate. You are required to take Economics 4351 and 4353, as well as three Economics electives.
Double Majors, Dual Degrees, and 5th Year Masters Program
For double majors and dual degrees, students must satisfy all requirements of both degree programs. Some courses may be allowed to count towards both degrees. Carefully chosen elective courses in addition to required courses can facilitate double majors and dual degrees.
Common double majors in the College of Arts and Sciences are
- BA with majors in Economics and Political Science, Psychology, History, English or Communication
- BS with majors in Economics and Statistics or Mathematics
Common dual degrees with other schools and colleges are
- BA with majors in Economics and Journalism, Accountancy, Finance, Marketing or Education
- BS with majors in Economics and Engineering
By planning their courses carefully, Economics majors can earn a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in economics in five years. Students who are in the BA or BS programs are good candidates for this program. Students must be accepted to this program by the beginning of their senior year.
Students interested in pursuing any of these options should contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies in economics for further advising.
It is possible to obtain a Masters Degree in Economics during a fifth year of study. Students interested in this program should begin consultation with their Economics' advisor in their junior year and must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Economics courses taken in the senior year may be counted toward graduate credit, allowing completion of the Masters degree in the following year.
Minoring in Economics
A minor in Economics provides an overview of fundaments of micro- and macroeconomics and offers selection of courses in a specialized area or several applied areas.
Students wishing to minor in Economics must take a minimum of 18 credits in Economics. Courses must include ECONOM 1014 (or 1024) and 1015 (or 1051H instead of the previous two courses), 3229, 3251 or 4351 plus two Economics electives including at least one at the 4000 level. (application here)