Program Overview

Economics Program

The economics major provides an extensive education in the domestic and international economy, including the study of economic institutions, concepts, and policy, as well as the tools of economic analysis.

Program Overview

An economics major prepares students for careers in business, such as banking, financial markets, insurance, law, management, and consulting, as well as in national, state, and local governments, and in teaching. It also prepares students for graduate study in economics and related fields, including business administration, finance, public policy, and law.

Career Opportunities

Students who graduate with an economics major can pursue a variety of careers, including:

• Consumer bankers
• Equity research analysts
• Investment advisers
• Logistics coordinators
• Mortgage bankers
• Political opposition researchers
• Sales managers

Alumni Pursuits

Economics alumni have gone on to work at companies such as:

• Bristlecone, Inc.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide
• Freddie Mac
• General Motors
• Princeton Group
• Public Policy Associates
• U.S. Federal Reserve

Program Requirements

The economics program requires a strong core of economic theory, supplemented by mathematics, data analysis or statistics, and computer science. Students choose area electives from across the university and are encouraged to develop programs of study that are tailored to their individual needs and interests.

Available Languages

The program information is available in multiple languages, including:

• Portuguese
• (Korean)
• Espa˝ol (Spanish)
• (Arabic)
• p (Russian)

Additional Resources

Additional resources are available for students, including:

• Disability resources
• Academic programs catalog
• Inclusion resources
• MSU social media directory
• Maps

Degree Options

The economics program offers two degree options:

• B.A. in Economics
• B.S. in Economics