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Economics majors change the world.

Economics is a systematic and scientific way of looking at human choices. Regardless of your passion, economics can help you understand it.

Economics has been the stepping stone to a future career for numerous CEOs and is the most popular degree at six out of the eight Ivy League schools. Warren Buffett, Elon Musk, and Nate Silver all hold economics degrees. While their careers are very different, they all use the methods and data analysis tools taught in economics to change our world. Many world leaders are also economics majors, working to solve some of today's most pressing problems-- along with economists at all levels of government, in international agencies, economic development organizations, and environmental and sustainability initiatives.

In the College of Arts & Sciences, students pursue either a Bachelor of Science in Economics or a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. In the College of Business Administration, students pursue a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Economics Concentration. These programs contain nearly the same economics courses: which degree makes the most sense for you depends on your other interests.

A minor in Economics is the perfect complement to many majors in the College of Arts & Sciences from political science to international studies or sociology. Or consider designing your own interdisciplinary studies major by combining an Economics minor with a minor in sustainability, environmental science or human rights.

Economics majors and minors in the College of Arts & Sciences should contact Sean Treacy for advising.

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