Economics - BA, BS

Economics is the social science that analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services in order to explain how economies work. Students in the economics major learn how to think critically, solve problems, work with numbers, in addition to a variety of other skills. The program also provides a strong grounding in economic theory, which helps open unique career opportunities that involve policy analysis. Students pursuing economics gain valuable research experience that prepares them for graduate school or various careers in business.

Multiple emphasis options are available in Economics: Economic Theory (NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED), Managerial Economics (NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED), Prelaw Economics (NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED), and International Economics and Trade, Quantitative Economic History (NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED), Financial Economics (NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED), Business Economics (NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED), Econometrics and Data Analysis.

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• Admitted and current students must meet with an advisor

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• The highest math requirement for this degree is course

First-Year and Transfer Students are admitted to the Huntsman School of Business based on USU’s Admission Requirements.  

Current USU Students in good standing qualify for admission into a Huntsman School major.

Huntsman School Admission Details: https://huntsman.usu.edu/undergraduate/apply