Economics Major Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Studying the science of money is the gateway to careers in law, business and countless other fields. Technically speaking, economics is the study of how scarce resources are allocated to meet economic goals. That means being able to understand the results that occur when governments, businesses and people make decisions to achieve economic goals. Program type: Major Format: On Campus Est. time to complete: 4 years Credit hours: 120 What is an economics major? Application Deadlines Fall: Aug. 16 Spring: Dec. 15 Summer: May 1 When you study economics, you'll investigate the subject from two perspectives: The view from 30,000 feet, or macroeconomics, covers society-wide issues such as inflation, unemployment and economic growth. You'll also study economics on a closer, or microeconomic, level. You'll learn to analyze product pricing, competition between businesses in an industry, and the effects of regulation. You'll perform wide-ranging quantitative and qualitative analysis of economic and social forces as an economics student. The Economics major is a great launching pad for careers in law, journalism and other fields. If you're interested in pursuing graduate study in economics or actuarial science, consider enrolling in the quantitative track. Accelerated Economics Major Interested in earning a bachelor's and master's degree in as little as five years? Consider the accelerated Economics (B.A./M.S.A.E.) degree program which focus on material from both the Economics (B.A.) program and our nationally ranked M.S. in Applied Economics & Predictive Analytics graduate Economics Major at UND Participate in statewide research while working alongside faculty active in the field. Student at UND's Bureau of Business & Economic Research, which analyzes statewide trends. Economics majors are primed to excel at the next level. On average, they score higher than any other business major on LSAT scores and other professional and graduate exams. Learn to clearly explain complicated concepts - a skill that translates to countless other careers. Learn in the new Nistler CoBPA. It’s an open and inviting building dedicated to business students. Receive personalized career support through the Pancratz Career Development Center. The Center is dedicated exclusively to career development for online and on-campus business students. 1/2 Gain international business experience in our student exchange programs. We have Study Aboard opportunities in China, Europe and Australia. What can you do with an economics major? 108K Median annual salary for an economist, 2019 - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 13% Expected growth in demand for economists by 2028 - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Economists have an inside track on predicting the results of policies set by governments and businesses. As a result, you'll be in demand as a researcher, manager or administrator in a range of industries. Some of the industries economics majors typically work in include: Corporate finance Government Insurance Investing Accounting Policy analysis Financial management UND Economics majors have gone on to a variety of successful careers with: Wells Fargo & Company American Bank Systems, Inc. Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Explore More Options Looking to add a double major, pursue graduate work or connect with the department? Department of Economics & Finance Find Similar Majors Pursue a Graduate Degree [email protected] 701.777.3000 | 1.800.CALL.UND UND.edu/programs 2/2.