The STEM-designated Bachelor of Science in Economics provides a broad education with a focus on quantitative methods and professional skills. The degree offers a large number of free elective credits, giving students the flexibility to develop in-depth knowledge in a field outside of economics by pursuing a minor or double major.
As students pursue their BS in Economics, they have access to a wide variety of courses both within and outside the business school, a vast array of experiential learning opportunities offered by both Drexel and LeBow, and the career resources and support needed to ensure they are 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 the marketplace. Furthermore, our students have some of the highest starting salaries of any Drexel undergraduates.
BS in Economics students engage with a recommended plan of study that includes core topics such as:
The economics curriculum is supplemented by opportunities for experiential learning through the Drexel Co-op program. It also partners with Econsult Solutions, a Philadelphia-based economics consulting firm, for an annual conference on urban economics.
Learn more about degree requirements
View the plan of study in the Drexel Catalog
Our economics faculty members 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, such as trade wars, economic sanctions and debt collection, as well as 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 alternate six months of classroom learning with six months of full-time professional experience through University-approved employers. With plans of study that allow for up to three co-ops, students can gain as much as 18 months of practical, hands-on experience in the workplace, applying what they’ve learned in real-world settings long before graduation.
Past co-op placements of economics majors include:
Learn more about Drexel Co-op at LeBow
In addition to the Co-op program, experiential learning opportunities abound at LeBow through the Dornsife Office for Experiential Learning. Through datathons, case competitions, marketing challenges, consulting, interactive community outreach and more, students have the opportunity to expand their learning with real-world opportunities with organizations as varied as the Philadelphia 76ers, Boeing, the Philadelphia Zoo and PwC.
Learn more about the Dornsife Office for Experiential Learning
At Drexel LeBow, students have many opportunities to engage outside of the classroom through student-run organizations, connecting with a community that shares their major, their heritage or any of the other unique characteristics that unite our diverse student population. The opportunities to collaborate, network and engage are endless.
A BS in Economics will pave the way for your career, whether you’re looking to inform key business decisions, influence government policy or pursue an opportunity that involves critical decision-making. Graduates of this program have landed positions at top organizations, such as:
Graduates have also earned admission to competitive programs at:
Learn more about career opportunities in economics
Our 12-story, 177,500-square-foot home, Gerri C. LeBow Hall, is located at the heart of the Drexel University campus, which is located in Philadelphia’s University City neighborhood, home to the city’s vibrant research and technology corridor. Being located in Philadelphia, and within a short distance of New York and Washington DC means Drexel LeBow students have access, not just to our 1700+ industry partners but also to a wealth of experience from leaders in the business, research and governmental fields.
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
cem398@drexel.eduGerri C. LeBow Hall 333
