BS in Economics Curriculum

The BS in Economics requires 120 credits for degree completion.

Please see footnotes for additional information.

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All CAS students must complete one modern language through the 102 level. Students who have taken a language in high school should take the modern language placement test for that language. Placement scores at the 201 level or higher demonstrate language competency and will place out of the language requirement.

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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.