Economics is the scientific study of how people and institutions make choices concerning the use of society’s scarce resources. It is a broad social science that shares common interests with both the behavioral sciences (i.e. sociology and psychology) and the decision sciences (i.e. finance and management). The importance of economic analysis is recognized by being the only social science in which a Nobel Prize is awarded. Economics students receive training in the methods and uses of economic analysis as applied to households, businesses, and governments.
Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Economics are required to complete all College of Arts & Sciences core and University general education requirements. Majors must also complete the program of study on this page, including 12 hours of advanced electives. After meeting with their advisor, students should choose elective courses that enhance their overall degree and align with their career goals. Economics majors may also elect to pursue a minor in another discipline. Only grades of C or higher will be accepted for EC courses that are counted toward the major.