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Economics

Bachelor of Science in Economics

Students will acquire:

  • Knowledge of microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, and market failure, and the ability to apply them to domestic and global economic issues.
  • The skills necessary to identify and analyze the economic dimensions of individual, firm, and social problems.
  • The ability to use an economic way of thinking to identify solutions to problems that are unfamiliar.
  • The ability to recognize the limitations of proposed solutions to individual, firm, and social problems and situations. 

Program Information

Core Courses

Students must complete the University’s Integrative Core Curriculum in addition to the Boler Core Curriculum. In completing the Integrative Core Curriculum, Boler College of Business students must take PL3311 (Business Ethics) as one of the choices in the category of Jesuit Heritage.

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During senior year, all economics majors must take an economics comprehensive examination. Consult the department for details.

Students who seek to double major in economics and finance can use their finance elective also to count as an economics elective, and are permitted the choice of taking MHR 4499 or EC 4499. Students may double major in economics and financial planning and wealth management. In addition, economics works well as a double major with disciplines in Arts and Sciences such as Sports Studies, Political Science, History and Philosophy. Economics majors who are interested in a double major should speak to their advisor or to the chair of the Economics department.

Professional Experience:  Relevant professional work, internship, or volunteer experience is required prior to graduation. This requirement must be satisfied by completing BPD 4490.

A total of 5 elective courses (15 credits) are required for the major. Elective courses must be upper-division economics courses in addition to EC courses required in the business core (EC 2201, EC 2202, and EC 2210). Students may choose from the above courses.

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6%

Job Growth Expected for Economists from 2014 to 2024.

50/50

Balance of Male and Female New Accounting Graduates

$101,050

Average Median Salary 2016

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