Program Overview

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Economics (Politics and the Economy), BS

The Bachelor of Science program in economics with a concentration in politics and the economy serves students who wish to pursue careers in business, economic and political consulting, political science, law, and government.

Program Description

Economics examines how societies, businesses, and individuals deal with scarcity. This concentration adds the insights of political science to policies such as antitrust, taxation, environment, and healthcare. Understanding the connections between these fields can prepare students to appreciate and engage in economic and public policymaking decisions.

At a Glance

• College/school: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Location: Tempe
• Second language requirement: No
• STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
• First required math course: MAT 210 - Brief Calculus
• Math intensity: Moderate

Curriculum

The curriculum for this program can be viewed in the archives.

Concurrent Program Options

Students pursuing concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”) earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with their academic advisors, students can create their own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.

Accelerated Program Options

This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.

Admission Requirements

• General university admission requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Change of Major Requirements

A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.

Transfer Options

ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.

Global Opportunities

The world is increasingly interconnected, and studying abroad enables students to explore economics in other countries while developing in-demand professional skills, such as cross-cultural communication and problem-solving.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are well prepared for successful careers in business, economic and political consulting, law, and government, whether they seek employment immediately upon graduation or choose to pursue advanced degrees in law, business, economics, or political science.

• Career | Growth | Median Salary
  • Climate Change Analyst | 4.4% | $80,060
  • Compliance Manager | 4.5% | $136,550
  • Economist | 1.2% | $115,440
  • Environmental Economist | 1.2% | $115,440
  • Investment Fund Manager | 14.8% | $161,700
  • Lawyer | 4.1% | $151,160
  • Political Analyst | -3.1% | $139,380
  • Politician | 3.4% | $44,810
  • Regulatory Affairs Manager | 4.5% | $136,550
  • Stock Broker | 3.3% | $78,140

Accelerated Master's Programs

This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:

• Global Management, MGM
• Public Administration, MPA

Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.