Degrees

The Bachelor of Science in Economics degree teaches students analytical thinking skills and their applications to better understand human behavior. The degree plan is designed to allow opportunities for applied exploration of economic principles and theory through research, internship, and study abroad while focusing on quantitative skills and the development of rational thought and critical thinking. At the completion of the degree, students are prepared for a wide variety of post-graduate opportunities including: financial and banking careers, actuarial science, graduate school in social science and law, and government, public policy and political professions.

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Bachelor of Arts Degree

Summary

The Bachelor of Arts in Economics degree teaches students analytical thinking skills and their applications to better understand human behavior. The degree plan is designed to allow opportunities for applied exploration of economic principles and theory through research, internship, and study abroad opportunities while focusing on foreign language and the development of rational thought and critical thinking. At the completion of the degree, students are prepared for a wide variety of post-graduate options including: international business, law school, government and public policy professions, and non-profit organizations.

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Minor

Summary

The study of economics provides a rigorous structure for decision-making, whether on academic topics or day-to-day activities such as how to divide roommate expenses or how to allocate time between study and recreation. Economics teaches students how to think rationally about problems, a skill that is essential in any profession. A minor in economics provides knowledge and information that will make a student a better-informed consumer and participant in the world economy. It also provides a basis for a better understanding of world events.

Requirements

Declaring an Economics Minor

Students who have earned:

90 hours or less will meet with their major academic advisor. It is not necessary to contact an Economics Advisor, as approval from the department is not required.

Over 90 hours will need to petition the Economics Department to declare a minor in Economics. The Review Board will review your case, make a final decision and then notify the student.

Student Petition for Special Consideration

  1. Write a 1-2 page personal statement explaining why you’re asking for the late minor add and explain why it was not declared before now.
  2. Include any documentation that supports your request, if you think you have anything relevant to the request.
  3. Include your future plan for how you will complete the additional Economics Minor coursework showing it will not extend your time to graduation.

Email your petition information to Ashley Corn [Manager, LASB Advising HUB]