BA / BBA Economics

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

McKendree University

Program Overview

You’ll focus on the study of the allocation of resources with an emphasis on personal, business, and public sector decision making. You’ll learn how to use economic tools such as:
 

  • Opportunity costs
  • Supply and demand
  • Marginal analysis
  • Equation of exchange
  • Theory of trade

Many businesses and government agencies value the analytical and statistical skills of economics graduates. Starting salaries in this field are in the top ten of all professions across the country. A bachelor’s degree in Economics opens the door to a number of career options and prepares students for work in a wide variety of professions.

With a major in Economics, you’ll be able to develop and interpret operating budgets, capital budgets, investment portfolios, and capital structure. Housed in the School of Business, this degree program focuses on the allocation of resources with an emphasis on personal, business, and public sector decision making. Students become skilled using important economics tools such as opportunity costs, supply, demand, marginal analysis, the equation of exchange, and the theory of trade.

Program Key Stats

$36,430
Rolling


No

Eligibility Criteria

3.0

910
18
6.0
70

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Economist
  • Financial Analyst
  • Data Analyst
  • Policy Analyst
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Investment Analyst
  • Actuary
  • Business Consultant
  • Risk Analyst
  • Economic Researcher

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