Economics is an especially relevant background for careers in business or government, as well as for graduate study in economics, law or business.

Our students gain a wide, practical knowledge base studying information literacy, calculus, elementary applied math, social issues research, scientific inquiry, oral communication, quantitative research methods, principles of macroeconomics and microeconomics and economics research.

Students who have completed three years of a foreign language at a C average in high school are not required to complete a foreign language requirement. However, for students in Economics, we strongly suggest that you consider exploring an additional foreign language or advancing your skills in the language studied in high school. Intercultural Competency is required.