BA in Economics
Nichols’ Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics empowers you to lead by showing you the driving forces behind the global marketplace. You’ll discover the causes and consequences of world issues and the critical knowledge needed to solve issues like income disparity and urbanization. Economics majors are problem solvers, working to create a better future for everyone.
In the seamlessly blended curriculum of both theoretical and practical economics courses, you’ll explore and understand the behavior and interrelations of consumers, businesses, labor unions, governments, and leading decision-makers. You’ll not only learn how economies work but develop the problem-solving skills needed to improve our world’s systems and operations.
The Benefits Of Being A Bison
You’ll benefit from internships and alumni looking to hire. With an alumni network of over 10,000 strong, Bison love to network and make connections in the field. You’ll even find that alumni enjoy giving back to the community by mentoring students in an experiential learning project.
Careers for Economics Majors
What jobs can you get with an economics degree? The possibilities are endless. If there’s a market, there’s a demand for economics majors. You’ll have a wide variety of career options upon graduation in both the private and public sectors. Possible careers include:
- state and local government
- federal and international agencies
- business
- finance and banking
- insurance
- consulting
- teaching
- politics
- law
Additionally, economics majors are perfectly positioned to continue their education in a master’s program. Our Graduate and Professional Studies Master of Business Administration or Master of Science in Accounting programs are great fits for economics majors.
Your future starts here
Internships & Experiential Learning
Every Nichols College student benefits from an experiential learning opportunity. Students explore their passions by working with real businesses, community partners, or industry experts on projects that make an impactful difference. Because of our specialized focus on career readiness, students graduate with the experience and confidence they need to succeed in the real world.
Recent graduates have all completed an internship and 100% of 2019-2022 alumni were working in a professional business position in 2023.
Meet your Faculty
Economics Courses
Economics majors must complete 121 credit hours (approximately 40 courses), including courses from the liberal arts core curricula, focused electives and these required specialization courses: