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4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
Louisiana State University Baton RougeThe Bachelor of Science in Economics at Louisiana State University’s E. J. Ourso College of Business offers a rigorous analytical education that integrates microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, public policy, and international economics.
Graduates are highly sought after across sectors such as finance, government, consulting, and international trade.
Course Overview
Year 1: Principles of Microeconomics, English Composition, Introduction to Management Information Systems, College Algebra, Calculus with Business and Economic Applications, Principles of Macroeconomics, General Education or Elective
Year 2: Introductory Financial Accounting, Business Statistics and Analytics I, Money, Banking and Macroeconomic Activity, Introductory Managerial Accounting, Business Statistics and Analytics II, English Composition, Elective
Year 3: Financial Management, Principles of Management, Introduction to Operations Management, Principles of Marketing, Business Law, Aggregate Economic Analysis, Intermediate Microeconomic Theory, Elective
Year 4: Economics Elective, General Education or Elective, Strategic Management
Empirical Economic Analysis Concentration: Offers advanced econometrics and time series analysis
Real-World Application: Courses focused on data-driven problem-solving in public policy, international trade, and labor markets
Cross-Disciplinary Learning: Business, finance, and management modules integrated with economic theory
Career Support: Dedicated advising and employability services provided by LSU’s Office of Business Student Success
Internships: Opportunities to gain work experience with major employers such as Southwest Airlines, Halliburton, and Ernst & Young
Career Pathways: Roles in financial analysis, economic consulting, public sector economics, investment strategy, and economic research
Graduate Studies: Prepares students for advanced degrees in economics, public policy, data science, or law
Certifications: Strong quantitative base to pursue data analytics and finance certifications
Career Outcomes: Median salary of $105,630 for economists with 13% projected job growth
December 15th is the priority deadline to apply for admission to the Ogden Honors College and to be considered for over $1 Billion LSU offers in financial aid and scholarships. The regular decision deadline to be fully considered for admission is February 1, 2025.School Report, Final Report & 1 Teachers Evaluation requiredThe Admissions Committee knows you are more than just a test score or GPA which is why they will review your application holistically. A few of the factors we consider for admission may include senior year course selection, grade trends, rigor of curriculum, letter of recommendation and involvement within your school, family and community.LSU requires at least one letter of recommendation from an academic source (counselor, teacher, advisor, administrator, etc.). A letter of recommendation will also prove useful to scholarship awarding where more depth of an applicant is necessary for specific college and donor awards.The Admissions Committee encourages all applicants to utilize SRAR (Self-Reported Academic Record), which is an opportunity for applicants to self-report their own high school grades and highest test scores for admissions evaluation.Common App personal essay is optionalThis college does not use a writing supplement for any additional writing requirements.Applications to be done through Common AppEconomistFinancial Risk AnalystFinancial PlannerEconomic ResearcherFinancial ConsultantInvestment Analyst
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