The Bachelor of Arts in Economics introduces students to modern economics within the context of a broad liberal arts curriculum. The degree connects economics with other humanities and social science disciplines, and it provides an even broader liberal arts education than the BS in Economics. With 56 credits of free electives, it offers students the flexibility to add another major or minor and design a program in line with their interests.
Drexel’s School of Economics provides students with access to a wide variety of courses, a vast array of experiential learning opportunities, and the career resources needed to ensure they’re on the right path to achieving their career goals.
As a field of study, economics is a framework for understanding the world, and our students graduate with the tools to adapt to the changing needs of organizations and society. Furthermore, our students have some of the highest starting salaries of any Drexel undergraduates.
BA in Economics students engage with a recommended plan of study that includes courses such as:
The economics curriculum is supplemented by opportunities for experiential learning through the Drexel Co-op program as well as community-based initiatives. It also partners with Econsult Solutions, a Philadelphia-based economics consulting firm, for an annual conference on urban economics.
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View the plan of study in the Drexel Catalog
Economics faculty members in Drexel’s School of Economics are leaders in trade, macroeconomics, industrial organization and behavioral economics. They ensure student success by engaging with topics that are timely and relevant to public policy and by mentoring undergraduates on joint research projects.
In addition to the degrees and minors listed below, Drexel’s School of Economics has joined the Department of Politics and the Department of English and Philosophy in the College of Arts and Sciences to offer a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics and Economics.
Over 100 years of industry partnership has taught us the value of an immersive education. We focus on ensuring students have access to a wide variety of learning opportunities beyond the classroom to gain deep expertise, broad perspectives and the essential soft skills needed to succeed in business and in life.
Through the Drexel Co-op program, economics majors balance six months of classroom learning with six months of full-time employment through University-approved employers. With plans of study that allow for up to three co-ops, students gain as much as 18 months of practical, hands-on experience in the workplace and the opportunity to apply what they’ve learned in real-world settings — all before graduation.
Past co-op placements of economics majors include:
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In addition to the Drexel Co-op program, experiential learning opportunities abound at LeBow, including consulting courses, case competitions, international residencies, research projects, industry thought leader events, alumni mentorship and more. Through projects made possible by the Dana and David Dornsife Office for Experiential Learning and Drexel Solutions Institute, our students apply their learning on real and simulated challenges, working with organizations domestically and internationally from Unilever, the Philadelphia 76ers, Boeing and PwC to nonprofit and governmental partners.
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You’ll have many opportunities to engage outside of the classroom through student-run organizations, which will provide you with a community that shares your major, your heritage or any of the other unique characteristics that unite our diverse student population. With our student-run organizations, the opportunities to collaborate, network and engage are endless.
A BA in Economics offers careers across a variety of fields, including domestic and international business, public policy and economic research. Employment opportunities include positions within government agencies, banks, consulting firms, think tanks, corporations and social service organizations. Graduates with a BA in Economics also have a solid foundation for law school, an MBA or other graduate programs, providing even more career possibilities.
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Our staff is ready to help you with any questions you may have about the application process, including which program is right for you. We look forward to hearing from you.
Caitlin Brady
Director, Undergraduate Programs and Recruitment
(215) 571-3570
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