The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Economics prepares students for positions in business and government. Specific areas include finance, labor, transportation, international trade, banking, and regulatory agencies.  A major in economics also provides a foundation for teaching at the college or high school level, and for entry into graduate school or law school.

Of the 120 units required for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics, 54 to 57 are in the major, depending on the option. Consult with an adviser for the specific number of units required in all areas of the degree including GE and free electives.

Two options are offered:

1. Applied Economics - This option provides students with applied, more specialized training in economics. It is recommended for students interested in a career that requires applied business and economics skills.
2. Social and Behavioral Sciences - This option serves students with interdisciplinary interests in economics and other areas of social and behavioral sciences.

Students pursuing either the major or minor are urged to complete lower-division courses before taking upper-division courses.

Major Requirements:  A total of 54 or 57 units are required for the major, depending on the option.  All students are required to complete a 30-unit common core of courses in economics, business, and methodology, and take courses in one of the two options to complete remaining degree requirements.

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