Economics B.A.

Economics is the study of social, business, and individual decision-making and the goals, incentives, institutions, and constraints affecting those decisions. The University of Minnesota Duluth offers students a choice of two undergraduate degrees in economics: a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. This provides economics majors with the opportunity to pursue the college core curriculum that is most suited to their interests and career goals. Any department faculty member will be happy to discuss the two options and advise students as to which degree choice will likely make the most sense.

Department faculty also welcome and encourage student interaction with other students and the faculty through activities such as UROP projects, Omicron Delta Epsilon (an honorary society for economics), Economics Club, and other activities and events.

Features of the Economics BA:
* Flexibility: design your major around your interests through the choice of sub-plans without overly limiting your career options.
* Opportunities to get paid or earn credits while working with faculty on research.
* Careers in many areas, including public policy, law, energy, environment, academics, business, etc. Also, economics majors are often qualified for many jobs that include the word "Analyst" in the title. Ask a faculty member for specific examples.
* Training for graduate school in economics, public policy, law, mathematics, and more.

Note: Students pursuing the BA in Economics are not permitted to also receive a BBA in Economics.

Honors Requirements: To be eligible, degree candidates must earn a 3.20 GPA overall. In addition, candidates must earn a 3.20 GPA in economics courses and satisfactorily complete a research project under the guidance of a faculty member, complete an approved internship, or have been a student worker for the LSBE Bureau of Business and Economics Research (BBER).