Economics offers a clear, logical way of thinking about complicated business problems and contemporary social issues such as unemployment, inflation, pollution, and crime.

The undergraduate program in Economics is unique in that it is offered through both the College of Business Administration and the College of Arts and Sciences. The economics courses required are essentially the same in either college; the difference is in the requirements at the College level.

In the College of Business Administration, students are required to take a selection of 'core' business courses (in finance, marketing, accounting and other business disciplines) as well as the economics major courses. Students in this college can choose between a B.A. degree (which requires college-level foreign language credit) or a B.S. degree (which does not).

In the College of Arts and Sciences, students must earn a B.A. degree (there is no option for a B.S.). This program has no 'core' requirement, so students in this College have a significantly higher number of elective credits. Students considering a double major or students preparing for graduate studies often choose this option.

Additional information about majors in both colleges can be obtained by clicking the appropriate button above. Please keep in mind that the catalog (not this web page) is the official statement of requirements.