Bachelor of Science in Economics - General

The study of economics has a long tradition at North Dakota State University. A student pursuing an economics major at NDSU has the advantage of receiving instruction from a well-established and strong faculty. Economics courses are taken by students in all colleges on campus, so classes provide an opportunity to broaden one's understanding through interaction with other students.

The Department offers three tracks of economics for all economics majors: a general economics track, a quantitative economics track, and a business economics track. The general economics track offers students more flexibility in terms of economics field course selection 18 credits of economics electives, and six credits of which may be in agricultural economics, finance, or business administration. The quantitative economics track is designed for students who desire to pursue a graduate degree in economics after college, or for students who desire a quantitative approach to economics. Students with strong quantitative and/or statistical backgrounds are highly encouraged to select the quantitative economics track. The business economics track is designed for economics students seeking business-oriented careers, it requires students to complete specific business and accounting courses offered by the College of Business.

The Department offers three tracks of economics for all economics majors: a general economics track, a quantitative economics track, and a business economics track. The general economics track offers students more flexibility in terms of economics field course selection 18 credits of economics electives, and six credits of which may be in agricultural economics, finance, or business administration. The quantitative economics track is designed for students who desire to pursue a graduate degree in economics after college, or for students who desire a quantitative approach to economics. Students with strong quantitative and/or statistical backgrounds are highly encouraged to select the quantitative economics track. The business economics track is designed for economics students seeking business-oriented careers, it requires students to complete specific business and accounting courses offered by the College of Business.

A secondary or high school grade point average of at least 2.75 (4.0 scale) or the equivalent in core subjects is recommended. Your international high school academic records. All first-year applicants must upload unofficial academic documents to the online application. NDSU is test-optional and does not require ACT/SAT test scores for admission. NDSU will rely on the high school grade point average (GPA) and core coursework to make admission decisions. TOEFL - 71 IBT IELTS - 6.0 Overall Duolingo English Test - 105