The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Economics is offered through the Krannert School of Management. Economics is a rigorous and rewarding major which familiarizes students with the economic aspects of modern society and teaches them how to analyze economic problems and evaluate public policies. Economics BS majors learn to use economic theory and analyze economic data which prepares students for employment as analysts, appraisers, managers, consultants, economic statisticians, brokers, bankers, and traders in a variety of industries in the private sector as well as in the government and not-for-profit sectors. Our graduates tend to be very successful and in high demand. Many of our graduates ultimately seek a postgraduate degree, with about one-fourth going directly to graduate school in economics, business, finance, law, or other fields. We recommend that students who are interested in pursuing a PhD in Economics or other quantitative fields should pursue the Economics BS Honors degree. Economics BS Plan of StudyRefer to myPurduePlan at www.mypurdue.purdue.edu for degree requirements. The University Catalog is the authoritative source for displaying plans of study. |
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The 2021 Econ BS Plan of Study (120 credits required) course requirements are listed below. This is a resource only and all students are encouraged to contact an Academic Advisor for assistance in completing a plan of study to ensure all requirements are met for graduation.
Degree Requirements (120 credits)
Economics Admission Index (EAI) Courses | |
Applied Calculus I MA 16010* (3-5 credits) | |
Microeconomics ECON 25100 (3 credits) | |
Macroeconomics: ECON 25200 (3 credits) | |
Written Communication (3-4 credits) | |
Oral Communication (3 credits) | |
Electives (44-48 credits) | |
Courses of your choice | |
Major Selectives (choose one of the 4 specialty areas) | |
1. Economic Policy (27 credits) | |
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Analytics Requirement (choose 1 - 3 credits) | |
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Economics Selectives (9 credits) | |
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Economics Selectives (12 credits) | |
Any ECON 30000 or 40000 (except ECON 30100 not used to fulfill another requirement | |
2. Business Economics 27 credits) | |
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Business Principle Selectives (9 credits) | |
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Economics Selectives (9 credits, at least one 400 level) | |
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Economics Selectives (6 credits) | |
Any ECON 30000 or 40000 (except ECON 30100) not used to fulfill another requirement | |
3. Quantitative Economics & Data Analytics (26-27 credits) | |
Mathematics Core (8-9 credits) | |
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Analytics Requirement (3 credits) | |
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Analytics Selectives (6 credits - at least one 400 level) | |
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Economics Selectives (9 credits) | |
Any ECON 30000 or 40000 (except ECON 30100) not used to fulfill another requirement | |
4. Mathematical Economics (27-28 credits) | |
Mathematics Core (8-9 credits) | |
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Mathematics Selectives (9 credits, at least one 300 level) | |
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Economics Selectives (9 credits) | |
Any ECON 30000 or 40000 (except ECON 30100) not used to fulfill another requirement | |
Required Upper Division Courses (9 credits) | |
Intermediate Microeconomic Theory ECON 34000 (3 credits) | |
Intermediate Macroeconomics: ECON 35200 (3 credits) | |
Econometrics: ECON 36000 (3 credits) | |
Other Course Requirements (22 credits) | |
Professional Career Management MGMT 29500 (1 credit) | |
Data Visualization and Inference ECON 26000 (3 credits) | |
Cultural Competency Selective I | |
Cultural Competency Selective II | |
(2) University Core Curriculum Science Electives (6 credits) | |
University Core Curriculum Human Cultures (Humanities) Elective (3 credits) | |
University Core Curriculum Science, Tech & Society Elective (3 credits) | |