BS in Economics Curriculum

Students majoring in economics must meet the following requirements for graduation:

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All students must complete the University Curriculum requirements

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Students may request permission from the Economics Department Chair to use one non-economics course to fulfill their major requirements.

Track Options (Complete One Track)

General Economics Track

This track provides students with a well-rounded curriculum to prepare them for any number of careers including, but not limited to banking, consulting, financial research, the government, the hedge fund industry and insurance firms.

Policy Track

This track allows students who are leaning toward a career in public policy to focus more on courses in that area, while still maintaining flexibility for other career options.

Commerce Track

This track allows students who are leaning toward a career in commerce or industry to focus more on courses in business, while still maintaining flexibility for other career options.

Quantitative Track

This track provides students with strong mathematical and analytic skills to further develop those skills in preparation for the more data-driven careers in government and business, as well as develop the skills to help them succeed at the graduate level in economics.

Shown below is one of many possible paths through the curriculum. Each student's individual academic plan is crafted in consultation with their academic adviser.