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, you’ll 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, you’ll 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 eventsLearn how to collect, clean, organize, and interpret dataDefine and execute research projectsImplement common techniques of data analysis, including visualization, tabulation, and regression modelsApply critical thinking to economic and social issuesEffectively communicate ideas and results through oral presentations and clear and concise writing