BA Economics

Program Overview

The BA in Economics at UGA combines solid economic theory with data-driven methods and hands-on electives, preparing students to analyze markets, policy, and global systems. It’s designed for analytically curious students who want strong quantitative training plus the flexibility to tailor their studies—great for careers in finance, consulting, public policy or graduate school.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1
You’ll begin with ECON 2105 (Principles of Macroeconomics) and ECON 2106 (Principles of Microeconomics) to learn core concepts like GDP, inflation, supply-demand, and market behavior. At the same time, you’ll tackle required math—MATH 2200 or 2250—along with BUSN 3000 (Applied Statistics & Data Analysis) to build your analytical foundations.

Year 2
Next up: ECON 4010 (Intermediate Microeconomics) and ECON 4020 (Intermediate Macroeconomics). Here, you’ll engage with formal economic models and policy analysis while also taking ECON (MARK) 4750 (Introduction to Econometrics)—your intro class to regression techniques and empirical work.

Year 3
This is your opportunity to explore upper-level electives aligned with your interests and possible emphasis areas like Public Policy or Consulting. Courses include ECON 4150 (Environmental Economics), 4300 (Public Sector Economics), 4650 (Economics of Organizations & Management), and 4950 (Competitive Strategy). These electives let you apply economic theory to real-world challenges in markets, policy, business, and sustainability.

Year 4
You'll complete your remaining upper-division electives and any required core electives. Many students choose to concentrate in areas such as health, labor, international trade, or game theory. You might also take on honors research or internships, deepening practical experience and making your resume stand out.

Focus Areas

• Microeconomic & macroeconomic theory

• Econometrics & quantitative data analysis

• Applied economics: environmental, public sector, organizations, strategy

Learning Outcomes

Graduates learn to build and analyze economic models, apply statistical and regression tools to real data, evaluate policies and market structures, and conduct independent research or internships—producing clear, data-driven insights.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

UGA is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), and the Terry College of Business is AACSB-recognized. The BA provides robust prep for roles in finance, consulting, policy, or graduate and professional school.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)

UGA is nationally recognized for campus study-abroad and graduate employability; its Economics BA benefits from Terry College’s strong employer connections. Graduates land roles with firms like Bank of America, Deloitte, CIGNA, and Aflac, and many pursue advanced degrees in law, business, or economics.