The Bachelor of Science in Economics program is designed for students to develop strong analytical skills. These skills, which are honed through exposure to real-world economic issues, prepare students well for life after college.

Recent graduates of the economics program have found exciting employment opportunities in consulting firms, investment banks, government agencies, marketing firms, and financial trading companies. The program also provides excellent preparation for those who intend to continue their education in graduate or law school.

If you choose the Economics degree program, you will take a variety of classes in the School of Management and the School of Liberal Arts. It is probably fair to say that this degree is the most broad based management degree that we offer.

The coursework begins with an introduction to microeconomics (the economic behavior of consumers and firms) and macroeconomics (aggregate economic concepts such as unemployment and inflation). Students then choose from a wide range of advanced courses, including labor economics, banking, industrial organization, econometrics, international finance, and international trade.

Listed below you will see the kinds of classes students majoring in economics take to complete their undergraduate degree at Purdue. Students usually take five courses (about 15 credit hours) each semester. A semester lasts for about 16 weeks. For additional information on the Economics program, you are encouraged to visit the Economics department Web site.