The Bachelor of Arts in Economics is designed to prepare students for positions as economic and statistical analysts in business, government and nonprofit organizations, and for the teaching profession. In addition, it provides a strong foundation for graduate study and research in the fields of economics, business, public policy and law.

Students with an economics background are well equipped for a wide variety of careers in both the public and private sectors. Opportunities include work as a consultant, government fiscal research, business administration, finance, and banking.