Offutt School of Business

Economics

As a student of economics, you'll learn the basics of economics but also use real-world applications so you can apply it to your chosen career.

Picture yourself as a consultant for Fortune 500 organizations. Imagine working to affect policy in Washington, D.C., or running a nonprofit dedicated to reducing scarcity in developing nations. Do you see yourself in government, taking a seat at the United Nations, or working for an international organization?

Economics gives you the tools to analyze events and predict the future based on historical trends. They study decision-making, both on an individual and global scale. When broadly applied, economics can impact everyday life and how we organize, plan, and manage our lives.

Economics is foundational to a number of career paths. Let the Offutt School of Business help you decide which one to take.

Degree Requirements and Courses

The Offutt School of Business Difference

As an economics major, you’ll learn to pay attention to world events and their likely impact on everyday choices and decisions. There’s plenty of hands-on learning as well, including participating in an undergraduate research program in experimental economics.

You’ll study how global markets function, how financial institutions work and adapt based on a variety of impacts, and the principles of living. Plus, you’ll learn business basics, like accounting and finance, to help solidify your educational foundation.

Past economics graduates have become financial or credit analysts, personal financial advisors, economic consultants for a variety of business sizes (including Fortune 500 companies), economic policy advisors, Federal Reserve Banks governors, lobbyists, and even held positions at the United Nations.

Plus, many economics principles apply across business — opening doors into the accounting and finance world, among others.