Our Degree Programs

We offer both undergraduate- and graduate-level economics degrees. The undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Economics, which has four concentrations. The four concentrations require between 33 and 39 semester hours of Economics and differ with respect to the required cognate courses, which are designed to help students achieve different career goals. The graduate degree is a Master of Science (MS) in Quantitative Economics and Econometrics.

Economics, BS concentration options

The Economics, BS with concentration in Applied Economics (PDF) is designed for students who plan to work for business or industry. This option has fewer required mathematics courses than the quantitative option and instead requires selected courses in Communication, Accounting, and Finance that complement the course work in Economics.

The Economics, BS with concentration in Quantitative (PDF) is a great choice for students that want to pursue advanced graduate work in either economics or business. The additional mathematics courses included with this concentration are essential for preparation of master’s or doctoral economics degrees or for strong MBA programs.

The Economics, BS with concentration in Economic Data Analytics (PDF) option develops statistical and programming skills, economic insights, and experience in analyzing economic data to prepare students for rapidly expanding careers in data analytics. It is a more quantitative option that provides a direct path to our one-year master’s program in quantitative economics and econometrics, which enhances your career options even more.

The Economics, BS with concentration in Policy Analysis (PDF) option enables students to blend courses from other social sciences and health with an economics major to see public policy issues from several perspectives. It is our most multidisciplinary option. It also works well as a double major. It provides an excellent preparation for a career in government, policy analysis, or graduate studies in public policy.

Quantitative Economics and Econometrics, MS

The Department of Economics also has a graduate offering, providing an MS in Quantitative Economics and Econometrics, which is designated as a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) program. Students in the MS program have the opportunity to learn from a diverse, and highly research-active faculty. Both applied and theoretical research is being conducted within the Department of Economics, which consists of productive scholars in the areas of microeconomics, macroeconomics, as well as econometrics. Graduates of the MS program in quantitative economics and econometrics may further their education at the doctoral level, or secure careers in banking, finance, insurance, and public policy analysis. Graduates with strong analytical and statistical backgrounds are always in demand.