BS Economics

Virginia Tech’s BS in Economics program offers students hands-on, practical experiences that go far beyond the classroom. You’ll have access to unique opportunities like the VT Athletics Internship, where you analyze real-world data on game-day attendance, sales, and social media to inform business decisions for the university’s athletic department. Students frequently work with industry-standard software such as Excel, Tableau, PowerPoint, and ArcGIS, developing valuable data visualization and analytical skills. Research is a major focus—undergraduates can join faculty-led projects, contributing to data collection, analysis, literature reviews, and even conference presentations or manuscript writing. The Global Business and Analytics Complex (GBAC), a state-of-the-art facility, provides collaborative spaces, advanced teaching and research labs, and trading labs to support experiential learning and industry engagement.

Here’s how you’ll gain practical skills and experience as a Virginia Tech Economics major:

• Participate in the VT Athletics Internship, applying classroom knowledge to real business data and presenting your findings to stakeholders.

• Use professional software tools like Excel, Tableau, PowerPoint, Canva, and ArcGIS for data analysis and visualization.

• Engage in individual or group research projects under faculty supervision, with opportunities for conference presentations and manuscript writing.

• Access the Global Business and Analytics Complex (GBAC), featuring cutting-edge teaching, research, and trading labs, plus collaborative spaces for student-industry interaction.

• Benefit from a continuously updated list of internship opportunities tailored specifically for economics majors.

• Collaborate with faculty and peers in a vibrant research environment, with support for data-driven projects across a variety of economic topics.

Virginia Tech’s BS in Economics is a launchpad for dynamic careers in finance, consulting, policy analysis, and data science. Graduates are recognized for their strong analytical, quantitative, and decision-making skills—qualities highly sought after by employers in both the private and public sectors. Typical job roles include financial analyst, economic consultant, policy advisor, and business data analyst.

Here’s how Virginia Tech helps you achieve your career goals:

• The Department of Economics offers four flexible degree options, including specializations in Business, Managerial Economics and Data Science, and Policy and Regulation, allowing you to tailor your studies to your interests and career ambitions.

• You benefit from a curriculum that emphasizes economic theory, data analytics, statistics, and applied electives—preparing you for real-world problem-solving and leadership roles.

• Virginia Tech’s Career and Professional Development services provide personalized career counseling, resume workshops, and connect you with top employers through career fairs and on-campus recruiting.

• The university’s strong industry partnerships and alumni network open doors to internships, mentorships, and full-time positions across a variety of sectors.

• Your degree from Virginia Tech carries long-term value, thanks to the university’s national reputation and the program’s focus on both foundational knowledge and practical skills.

• Graduates are well-prepared for immediate entry into the workforce or for pursuing further education, with many securing competitive positions within six months of graduation.

Further Academic Progression:
After earning your BS in Economics at Virginia Tech, you’ll be exceptionally prepared for graduate studies in economics, business (MBA), law, public policy, or data science. The program’s quantitative and analytical rigor gives you a competitive edge for admission to top master’s and doctoral programs, both at Virginia Tech and other leading institutions.