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Department of Economics

Economics is vast and intersects all areas of life. In the Department of Economics, students learn about data, research, applying statistical methods, problem solving and understanding relationships between economic indicators. 

Participate in the Student Economic Association, present and publish your undergraduate research, study abroad, take part in a variety of field-related internships and prepare yourself for a variety of different careers.

Bachelor’s Degrees

Business Economics

A bachelor’s degree in business economics will help you understand our national economy and have the critical thinking skills to solve problems in the business world. 

This degree is regarded by graduate business schools and law schools as excellent preparation for advanced work toward a Master of Business Administration or a career in corporate law.

Business Economics degree requirements  Business Economics program, career and salary outlook

Economics

You will graduate with an expertise in economic and critical thinking, making you a highly valued employee in positions that require rigorous undergraduate training.

Economics degree requirements  Economics program, career and salary outlook

Economics and Legal Studies

Economics with legal studies provides you with analytical skills and knowledge of law and legal institutions in the context of the United States and global economy, which is useful during law school and in subsequent practice.

Economics and Legal Studies degree requirements  Economics and Legal Studies program, career and salary outlook

International Economics

International economics provides you with a background in the emerging global economy that allows further studies in international business or work for government agencies.

International Economics degree requirements  International Economics program, career and salary outlook

International Business Economics

Do you want to work for a multinational business organization or work outside of the United States? The international business economics program might be for you. 

The program is designed to provide students with study abroad and professional experiences that are complemented with foreign language skills. This business degree is unique, as it includes a language requirement and study abroad opportunities, with our full business curriculum.

International Business Economics degree requirements  International Business Economics program, career and salary outlook

Quantitative Economics

Quantitative economics mixes a quantitative, mathematical and statistical background with data and business fundamentals, along with macro and microeconomics. 

This is excellent preparation for a career in actuarial science. If you plan to enter a master’s or Ph.D. program in economics, finance or a quantitatively oriented master’s degree in business administration (MBA), this major is for you.

Quantitative Economics degree requirements  Quantitative Economics program, career and salary outlook

Associate’s Degrees

Minors

Certificates

Mission and Vision

Mission

The Department of Economics promotes an academic community where students and faculty are partners in learning and research. Through high-impact teaching, we provide our students with economic knowledge and skills to solve social, business, and financial challenges and be contributing members of society.

Vision

Our vision is for the Department of Economics to be recognized as the regional leader in providing students with an engaging and experiential economics education, graduating students who successfully apply their knowledge of markets, incentives, and the global economy to become leaders in the workplace, the community, and/or graduate school.

Contact the Department of Economics


Wattis Business Building
Room 226
nicoleames1@weber.edu
801-626-6066