Bachelor of Science in Economics
This slide presentation for New Student Orientation provides a wealth of useful information about the economics department, requirements for the economics major, the concentrations we offer in development economics, financial economics, and international economics, suggested schedules, information about our 4+1 Master's programs, and more!
Please refer to our website for prospective majors for additional information.
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Economic literacy
- Students will engage in the systematic study of foundational economic concepts and relate them to economic problems and phenomena faced by people and firms.
Economic theory
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- Students will use mathematical models, relational diagrams, and optimization techniques from microeconomic and macroeconomic theory to analyze real world economic problems and generate testable predictions about economic phenomena.
Empirical economics
- Students will apply quantitative statistical analysis and experimental methods to conduct data-driven inference, interpret figures and statistical tables, test theories, and identify causal relationships.
Economic citizenship
- Students will employ economic reasoning and quantitative techniques to evaluate and critique economic policies, arguments, and social problems, with a particular emphasis on the role economics plays in advancing human well-being for the poor and disadvantaged.