Economics
Major: Economics
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science in Economics (BSECON) or Bachelor of Arts in Economics (BAECON)
Calendar Type: Quarter
Total Credit Hours: 187.0
Co-op Options: Three Co-op (Five years); One Co-op (Four years); No Co-op (Four years)
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: (BS) 45.0603; (BA) 45.0601
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 19-3011
About the Programs
Economics is at the root of business decisions, government policy making, and global relations. As a course of study, it can lead to diverse career opportunities, and is often viewed as excellent preparation for graduate programs in business, public policy, international affairs, and law. Both the BA in Economics and the BS in Economics programs provide students with an understanding of the market system, as well as economic institutions, policies, and development.
Bachelor of Arts in Economics
The BA in Economics introduces students to modern economics within the context of a broad-based liberal arts curriculum. The degree is oriented toward students with an interest in combining economics with courses in the humanities, and builds communications skills along with clarity of thought and expression. The degree requires that students develop a depth of knowledge in a coordinate field (minor or secondary major) outside of economics.
Bachelor of Science in Economics
The BS in Economics introduces students to modern economics within the context of a general scientific curriculum. This degree is oriented towards students interested in acquiring a broad-based education with a focus on quantitative and professional skills.
In addition to deep coverage of economics, the major includes liberal arts and sciences requirements. Students have flexibility in meeting the degree requirements and may either complete one of the specific economic concentrations (Business Economics or Mathematical Economics) or develop a depth of knowledge in a minor or secondary major field outside of economics. The BS in Economics program provides excellent training for graduate school in economics.
Business Economics Concentration
This concentration prepares students to apply the rigorous methods of modern quantitative economics as professionals in a business context. This program combines coursework in economics and the functional fields of business administration within a general scientific and humanities curriculum.
Mathematical Economics Concentration
This concentration prepares students for quantitative graduate programs in economics and other related fields. This program also prepares students for professional work in quantitative economics or closely related areas, by providing coursework in economics and mathematics.
Coordinate Field Option
As an alternative to choosing one of these concentrations, students may also personalize their degree by developing depth of knowledge in a minor or secondary major field outside of economics such as finance, social sciences, international studies, or natural sciences. Examples of possible coordinating minors include a minor in History or Politics for students interested in political economy or policy studies, a minor in Africana Studies for students interested in peoples of African descent, a minor in Communication for students interested in economic journalism, a minor in Data Science for students interested in the platform economy, or a minor in Global Studies for students interested in development. In addition, students can complete a specialization in business economics or mathematical economics as an area of concentration.
BS Economics / JD Accelerated Degree Program
Drexel's accelerated BS/BA/JD program enables high-achieving high school students interested in the law to shave a year off their total education and earn their bachelors and law degrees in one year less than those of a more traditional program.
Minor in Economics
The minor in Economics provides a solid background in the application of economic theory to markets. Students complete standard courses in micro- and macroeconomics that emphasize core training in economic decision making. Students also choose a course that applies this training to a specific area such as international economics, behavioral economics, firm and industry behavior, or public policy. This type of analytical training provides a strong complement to many majors, including business fields, and is especially useful for students interested in careers in public policy or law.
Minor in International Economics
The minor in International Economics is designed for students with varied backgrounds who have a particular interest in learning more about international economics. The curriculum provides students a foundational understanding of economics and then exposes them to advanced topics dealing with international trade, international financial flows, multinational corporations, and other aspects of international economics. The minor complements a variety of degrees, particularly for students interested in applying their major discipline within an international context or within a multinational corporation.
Additional Information
For more information about this major, contact the School of Economics.
Degree Requirements (BS)
While a variety of options are available for study in coordinating fields, two specific concentrations have been developed to address key areas in economics.
- The business economics concentration
- The mathematical economics concentration
The requirements for those concentrations are listed beneath the general requirements for the BS in Economics program.
General education requirements | ||
ANTH 101 | Introduction to Cultural Diversity | 3.0 |
CIVC 101 | Introduction to Civic Engagement | 1.0 |
COM 270 [WI] | Business Communication | 3.0 |
CS 150 | Computer Science Principles | 3.0 |
or CS 171 | Computer Programming I | |
ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric I: Inquiry and Exploratory Research | 3.0 |
or ENGL 111 | English Composition I | |
ENGL 102 | Composition and Rhetoric II: Advanced Research and Evidence-Based Writing | 3.0 |
or ENGL 112 | English Composition II | |
ENGL 103 | Composition and Rhetoric III: Themes and Genres | 3.0 |
or ENGL 113 | English Composition III | |
PSY 101 | General Psychology I | 3.0 |
SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3.0 |
UNIV B101 | The Drexel Experience | 1.0 |
UNIV B201 [WI] | Career Management | 1.0 |
COOP 101 | Career Management and Professional Development | 1.0 |
Select one of the following math sequences: | 8.0 | |
Introduction to Analysis I and Introduction to Analysis II | ||
Calculus I and Calculus II | ||
Fine arts elective | 3.0 | |
Three laboratory science electives | 9.0 | |
Two English literature electives: (ENGL 200 through ENGL 380) | 6.0 | |
One history elective | 4.0 | |
Two philosophy electives | 6.0 | |
Economics Requirements | ||
ECON 201 | Principles of Microeconomics | 4.0 |
ECON 202 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 4.0 |
ECON 250 | Game Theory and Applications | 4.0 |
ECON 301 | Microeconomics | 4.0 |
ECON 321 | Macroeconomics | 4.0 |
ECON 322 [WI] | Economics Seminar | 4.0 |
ECON 350 [WI] | Applied Econometrics | 4.0 |
ECON 360 | Time Series Econometrics | 4.0 |
INTB 334 | International Trade | 4.0 |
INTB 336 | International Money and Finance | 4.0 |
STAT 201 | Introduction to Business Statistics | 4.0 |
STAT 202 | Business Statistics II | 4.0 |
Economics Electives | 20.0 | |
Select 20.0 credits from any of the following: | ||
Survey of Economic Policy | ||
Economics of Small Business | ||
Economic Ideas | ||
Managerial Economics | ||
International Macroeconomics | ||
Public Finance | ||
Labor Economics | ||
Industrial Organization | ||
Economic Development | ||
Comparative Economic Systems | ||
Mathematical Economics | ||
Resource and Environmental Economics | ||
Money and Banking | ||
Health Economics | ||
Behavioral Economics | ||
Special Topics in ECON | ||
Practice of Environmental Economics | ||
Introduction to Finance | ||
Financial Institutions and Markets | ||
Multinational Corporations | ||
Regional Studies in Economic Policies and International Business | ||
Seminar in International Business | ||
Sport Economics | ||
Urban Sociology | ||
Additional Requirements ** | ||
Coordinate Field | 26.0 | |
Additional courses as required to satisfy a coordinating field (a second major, minor, or one of the two available concentrations below) | ||
Free electives | 29.0 | |
Total Credits | 187.0 |
* | Students pursuing the concentration in Mathematical Economics should select CS 171 over CS 150 |
** | Students who take the Mathematical Economics or Business Economics concentrations must complete the required concentration courses and free electives for a total of 56.0 credits. Students electing these concentrations may not use courses that count for the concentrations as Economic Electives. |
Mathematical Economics Concentration
ECON 348 | Mathematical Economics | 4.0 |
MATH 123 | Calculus III | 4.0 |
MATH 200 | Multivariate Calculus | 4.0 |
MATH 201 | Linear Algebra | 4.0 |
MATH 210 | Differential Equations | 4.0 |
Select three of the following: | 9.0-12.0 | |
Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning | ||
Differential Equations II | ||
Numerical Analysis I | ||
Numerical Analysis II | ||
Introduction to Optimization Theory | ||
Actuarial Mathematics | ||
Elements of Modern Analysis I | ||
Elements of Modern Analysis II | ||
Free electives | 23.0-26.0 | |
Total Credits | 52.0-58.0 |
Students selecting this concentration must have satisfied the general educational mathematics requirements by completing MATH 121 and MATH 122.
Business Economics Concentration
Required Courses | ||
ACCT 115 | Financial Accounting Foundations | 4.0 |
ECON 330 | Managerial Economics | 4.0 |
FIN 301 | Introduction to Finance | 4.0 |
MIS 200 | Management Information Systems | 4.0 |
ORGB 300 [WI] | Organizational Behavior | 4.0 |
or BLAW 201 | Business Law I | |
Select two of the following: | 8.0 | |
Managerial Accounting Foundations | ||
Intermediate Corporate Finance | ||
Investment Securities & Markets | ||
Introduction to Marketing Management | ||
Operations Management | ||
Free electives | 27.0 | |
Total Credits | 55.0 |
Writing-Intensive Course Requirements
In order to graduate, all students must pass three writing-intensive courses after their freshman year. Two writing-intensive courses must be in a student's major. The third can be in any discipline. Students are advised to take one writing-intensive class each year, beginning with the sophomore year, and to avoid “clustering” these courses near the end of their matriculation. Transfer students need to meet with an academic advisor to review the number of writing-intensive courses required to graduate.
A "WI" next to a course in this catalog may indicate that this course can fulfill a writing-intensive requirement. For the most up-to-date list of writing-intensive courses being offered, students should check the Writing Intensive Course List at the University Writing Program. Students scheduling their courses can also conduct a search for courses with the attribute "WI" to bring up a list of all writing-intensive courses available that term.
Degree Requirements (BA)
General Education Requirements | ||
ANTH 101 | Introduction to Cultural Diversity | 3.0 |
CIVC 101 | Introduction to Civic Engagement | 1.0 |
COM 230 | Techniques of Speaking | 3.0 |
COM 270 [WI] | Business Communication | 3.0 |
COOP 101 | Career Management and Professional Development * | 1.0 |
ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric I: Inquiry and Exploratory Research | 3.0 |
or ENGL 111 | English Composition I | |
ENGL 102 | Composition and Rhetoric II: Advanced Research and Evidence-Based Writing | 3.0 |
or ENGL 112 | English Composition II | |
ENGL 103 | Composition and Rhetoric III: Themes and Genres | 3.0 |
or ENGL 113 | English Composition III | |
INTB 200 | International Business | 4.0 |
MATH 101 | Introduction to Analysis I | 4.0 |
or MATH 121 | Calculus I | |
MATH 102 | Introduction to Analysis II | 4.0 |
or MATH 122 | Calculus II | |
PHIL 101 | Introduction to Western Philosophy | 3.0 |
PHIL 105 | Critical Reasoning | 3.0 |
PSY 101 | General Psychology I | 3.0 |
SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3.0 |
UNIV B101 | The Drexel Experience | 1.0 |
UNIV B201 [WI] | Career Management | 1.0 |
College of Media Arts and Design elective | 3.0 | |
Two Laboratory Science courses ** | 6.0 | |
Political Science elective | 3.0 | |
Social Science elective | 3.0 | |
Diversity elective | 3.0 | |
International Studies elective | 3.0 | |
Two Modern Language courses (at least through 201 level) | 8.0 | |
Required Economics Courses | ||
ECON 201 | Principles of Microeconomics | 4.0 |
ECON 202 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 4.0 |
ECON 250 | Game Theory and Applications | 4.0 |
ECON 301 | Microeconomics | 4.0 |
ECON 321 | Macroeconomics | 4.0 |
ECON 322 [WI] | Economics Seminar | 4.0 |
ECON 326 [WI] | Economic Ideas | 4.0 |
INTB 334 | International Trade | 4.0 |
INTB 336 | International Money and Finance | 4.0 |
STAT 201 | Introduction to Business Statistics | 4.0 |
Economics Electives | 20.0 | |
Select five of the following: | ||
Survey of Economic Policy | ||
Economics of Small Business | ||
Managerial Economics | ||
International Macroeconomics | ||
Public Finance | ||
Labor Economics | ||
Industrial Organization | ||
Economic Development | ||
Comparative Economic Systems | ||
Mathematical Economics | ||
Applied Econometrics | ||
Resource and Environmental Economics | ||
Money and Banking | ||
Time Series Econometrics | ||
Health Economics | ||
Behavioral Economics | ||
Practice of Environmental Economics | ||
Introduction to Finance | ||
Financial Institutions and Markets | ||
Multinational Corporations | ||
Regional Studies in Economic Policies and International Business | ||
Seminar in International Business | ||
Sport Economics | ||
Urban Sociology | ||
Classical Social Theory | ||
Coordinate Field (Minor or Major) | 24.0 | |
Two of the courses in the chosen coordinate field must be 200 level or above. | ||
Free Electives | 28.0 | |
Total Credits | 187.0 |
* | Students not participating in COOP, will take an extra Free Elective credit in place of COOP 101. |
** | Science courses are selected from Biology (BIO), Chemistry (CHEM), Environmental Science (ENVS), Physics (PHYS), or Physics-Environmental Science (PHEV). |
Writing-Intensive Course Requirements
In order to graduate, all students must pass three writing-intensive courses after their freshman year. Two writing-intensive courses must be in a student's major. The third can be in any discipline. Students are advised to take one writing-intensive class each year, beginning with the sophomore year, and to avoid “clustering” these courses near the end of their matriculation. Transfer students need to meet with an academic advisor to review the number of writing-intensive courses required to graduate.
A "WI" next to a course in this catalog may indicate that this course can fulfill a writing-intensive requirement. For the most up-to-date list of writing-intensive courses being offered, students should check the Writing Intensive Course List at the University Writing Program. Students scheduling their courses can also conduct a search for courses with the attribute "WI" to bring up a list of all writing-intensive courses available that term.
Sample Plan of Study (BS)
4 year, no co-op
First Year | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
ECON 201 | 4.0 | CS 150 or 171 | 3.0 | ANTH 101 | 3.0 | VACATION | |
ENGL 101 or 111 | 3.0 | ECON 202 | 4.0 | CIVC 101 | 1.0 | ||
MATH 121 or 101 | 4.0 | ENGL 102 or 112 | 3.0 | ENGL 103 or 113 | 3.0 | ||
PSY 101 | 3.0 | MATH 122 or 102 | 4.0 | Laboratory Science course | 3.0 | ||
UNIV B101 | 1.0 | SOC 101 | 3.0 | Philosophy elective | 3.0 | ||
Economics elective | 4.0 | ||||||
15 | 17 | 17 | 0 | ||||
Second Year | |||||||
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
COM 270 | 3.0 | ECON 250 | 4.0 | ECON 350 | 4.0 | VACATION | |
ECON 301 | 4.0 | ECON 321 | 4.0 | INTB 334 | 4.0 | ||
STAT 201 | 4.0 | STAT 202 | 4.0 | ENGL 200 - ENGL 380 | 3.0 | ||
History elective | 4.0 | Laboratory Science course | 3.0 | Coordinate Field course (concentration/minor) or Free elective | 3.0 | ||
Laboratory Science course | 3.0 | Philosophy elective | 3.0 | ||||
18 | 15 | 17 | 0 | ||||
Third Year | |||||||
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
ECON 360 | 4.0 | Economics electives | 8.0 | Economics elective | 4.0 | VACATION | |
INTB 336 | 4.0 | ENGL 200 - ENGL 380 | 3.0 | Coordiante Field courses (concentration/minor) or Free electives | 6.0 | ||
Coordinate Field course (concentration/minor) or a Free elective | 3.0 | Coordinate Field course (concentration/minor) or Free elective | 3.0 | Free electives | 5.0 | ||
Free elective | 4.0 | Fine Arts elective | 3.0 | ||||
15 | 17 | 15 | 0 | ||||
Fourth Year | |||||||
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
ECON 322 | 4.0 | Coordinate Field courses (concentration/minor) or a Free electives | 6.0 | Free electives | 12.0 | ||
UNIV B101 | 1.0 | Economics elective | 4.0 | ||||
Coordinate Field course (concentration/minor) or Free elective | 3.0 | Free elective | 4.0 | ||||
Economics elective | 4.0 | ||||||
Free elective | 3.0 | ||||||
15 | 14 | 12 | |||||
Total Credits 187 |
4 year, 1 co-op
First Year | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
ECON 201 | 4.0 | CS 150 or 171 | 3.0 | ANTH 101 | 3.0 | VACATION | |
ENGL 101 or 111 | 3.0 | ECON 202 | 4.0 | CIVC 101 | 1.0 | ||
MATH 121 or 101 | 4.0 | ENGL 102 or 112 | 3.0 | COOP 101* | 1.0 | ||
PSY 101 | 3.0 | MATH 122 or 102 | 4.0 | ENGL 103 or 113 | 3.0 | ||
UNIV B101 | 1.0 | SOC 101 | 3.0 | Laboratory Science course | 3.0 | ||
Philosophy elective | 3.0 | ||||||
Economics elective | 4.0 | ||||||
15 | 17 | 18 | 0 | ||||
Second Year | |||||||
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
COM 270 | 3.0 | ECON 250 | 4.0 | ECON 350 | 4.0 | ECON 360 | 4.0 |
ECON 301 | 4.0 | ECON 321 | 4.0 | INTB 334 | 4.0 | INTB 336 | 4.0 |
STAT 201 | 4.0 | STAT 202 | 4.0 | ENGL 200 - ENGL 380 | 3.0 | Coordinate field course (concentration/minor) or Free elective | 3.0 |
History elective | 4.0 | Laboratory Science course | 3.0 | Coordinate Field course (concentration or minor) or Free elective | 3.0 | Free elective | 4.0 |
Laboratory Science course | 3.0 | Philosophy elective | 3.0 | ||||
18 | 15 | 17 | 15 | ||||
Third Year | |||||||
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
Economics electives | 8.0 | Economics elective | 4.0 | COOP EXPERIENCE | COOP EXPERIENCE | ||
ENGL 200 - ENGL 380 | 3.0 | Coordinate field courses (concentration/minor) or Free electives | 6.0 | ||||
Coordinate Field course (concentration/minor) or Free elective | 3.0 | Free electives | 4.0 | ||||
Fine Arts elective | 3.0 | ||||||
17 | 14 | 0 | 0 | ||||
Fourth Year | |||||||
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
ECON 322 | 4.0 | Coordinate Field courses (concentration/minor) or Free electives | 6.0 | Free electives | 12.0 | ||
UNIV B201 | 1.0 | Economics elective | 4.0 | ||||
Coordinate Field course (concentration/minor) or Free elective | 3.0 | Free elective | 4.0 | ||||
Economics elective | 4.0 | ||||||
Free elective | 3.0 | ||||||
15 | 14 | 12 | |||||
Total Credits 187 |
* | Co-op cycles may vary. Students are assigned a co-op cycle (fall/winter, spring/summer, summer-only) based on their co-op program (4-year, 5-year) and major. COOP 101 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned and may be scheduled in a different term. Select students may be eligible to take COOP 001 in place of COOP 101. |
5 year, 3 co-op
First Year | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
ECON 201 | 4.0 | CS 150 or 171 | 3.0 | ANTH 101 | 3.0 | VACATION | |
ENGL 101 or 111 | 3.0 | ECON 202 | 4.0 | CIVC 101 | 1.0 | ||
MATH 121 or 101 | 4.0 | ENGL 102 or 112 | 3.0 | COOP 101* | 1.0 | ||
PSY 101 | 3.0 | MATH 122 or 102 | 4.0 | ENGL 103 or 113 | 3.0 | ||
UNIV B101 | 1.0 | SOC 101 | 3.0 | Laboratory Science course | 3.0 | ||
Philosophy elective | 3.0 | ||||||
Economics elective | 4.0 | ||||||
15 | 17 | 18 | 0 | ||||
Second Year | |||||||
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
COM 270 | 3.0 | ECON 250 | 4.0 | COOP EXPERIENCE | COOP EXPERIENCE | ||
ECON 301 | 4.0 | ECON 321 | 4.0 | ||||
STAT 201 | 4.0 | STAT 202 | 4.0 | ||||
History elective | 4.0 | Laboratory Science course | 3.0 | ||||
Laboratory Science course | 3.0 | ||||||
18 | 15 | 0 | 0 | ||||
Third Year | |||||||
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
ECON 350 | 4.0 | ECON 360 | 4.0 | COOP EXPERIENCE | COOP EXPERIENCE | ||
INTB 334 | 4.0 | INTB 336 | 4.0 | ||||
ENGL 200 - ENGL 380 | 3.0 | Coordinate Field course (concentration/minor) or Free elective | 3.0 | ||||
Coordinate Field course (concentration/minor) or Free elective | 3.0 | Free elective | 4.0 | ||||
Philosophy elective | 3.0 | ||||||
17 | 15 | 0 | 0 | ||||
Fourth Year | |||||||
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
Economics electives | 8.0 | Economics elective | 4.0 | COOP EXPERIENCE | COOP EXPERIENCE | ||
ENGL 200 - ENGL 380 | 3.0 | Coordinate Field courses (concentration/minor) or Free electives | 6.0 | ||||
Coordinate Field course (concentration/minor) or Free elective | 3.0 | Free electives | 4.0 | ||||
Fine Arts elective | 3.0 | ||||||
17 | 14 | 0 | 0 | ||||
Fifth Year | |||||||
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
ECON 322 | 4.0 | Coordinate Field courses (concentration/minor) or Free electives | 6.0 | Free electives | 12.0 | ||
UNIV B201 | 1.0 | Economics elective | 4.0 | ||||
Coordinate Field course (concentration/minor) or Free elective | 3.0 | Free elective | 4.0 | ||||
Economics elective | 4.0 | ||||||
Free elective | 3.0 | ||||||
15 | 14 | 12 | |||||
Total Credits 187 |
* | Co-op cycles may vary. Students are assigned a co-op cycle (fall/winter, spring/summer, summer-only) based on their co-op program (4-year, 5-year) and major. COOP 101 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned and may be scheduled in a different term. Select students may be eligible to take COOP 001 in place of COOP 101. |
Plan of Study (BA)
4 year, no co-op
First Year | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
UNIV B101 | 1.0 | ECON 202 | 4.0 | ANTH 101 | 3.0 | VACATION | |
ECON 201 | 4.0 | ENGL 102 or 112 | 3.0 | CIVC 101 | 1.0 | ||
ENGL 101 or 111 | 3.0 | MATH 102 or 122 | 4.0 | ENGL 103 or 113 | 3.0 | ||
MATH 101 or 121 | 4.0 | SOC 101 | 3.0 | INTB 200 | 4.0 | ||
PSY 101 | 3.0 | PHIL 105 | 3.0 | ||||
Lab Science (BIO, CHEM, ENVS, PHYS, or PHEV) | 3.0 | ||||||
15 | 14 | 17 | 0 | ||||
Second Year | |||||||
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
COM 230 | 3.0 | ECON 250 | 4.0 | COM 270 | 3.0 | VACATION | |
ECON 301 | 4.0 | ECON 321 | 4.0 | ECON 326 | 4.0 | ||
STAT 201 | 4.0 | Political Science (PSCI) Elective | 4.0 | INTB 334 | 4.0 | ||
Lab Science (BIO, CHEM, ENVS, PHYS, or PHEV) | 3.0 | Modern Language 101 | 4.0 | Modern Language 102 | 4.0 | ||
AWCOMAD Elective | 3.0 | ||||||
17 | 16 | 15 | 0 | ||||
Third Year | |||||||
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
INTB 336 | 4.0 | Coordinate Field Courses | 6.0 | Coordinate Field Courses | 6.0 | ||
PHIL 105 | 3.0 | Modern Language 201 or Free Elective | 4.0 | Economics (ECON) Elective | 4.0 | ||
Coordinate Field Course | 3.0 | Diversity Elective | 3.0 | Social Science Elective | 3.0 | ||
Economics (ECON) Elective | 4.0 | Economics (ECON) Elective | 4.0 | International Elective | 3.0 | ||
Modern Language 103 or Free Elective | 4.0 | ||||||
18 | 17 | 16 | |||||
Fourth Year | |||||||
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
ECON 322 | 4.0 | Coordinate Field Course | 3.0 | Free Electives | 13.0 | ||
UNIV B201 | 1.0 | Economics (ECON) Elective | 4.0 | ||||
Coordinate Field Courses | 6.0 | Free Electives | 7.0 | ||||
Economics (ECON) Elective | 4.0 | ||||||
15 | 14 | 13 | |||||
Total Credits 187 |
4 year, one co-op
First Year | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
UNIV B101 | 1.0 | ECON 202 | 4.0 | ANTH 101 | 3.0 | VACATION | |
ECON 201 | 4.0 | ENGL 102 or 112 | 3.0 | CIVC 101 | 1.0 | ||
ENGL 101 or 111 | 3.0 | MATH 102 or 122 | 4.0 | COOP 101 | 1.0 | ||
MATH 101 or 121 | 4.0 | SOC 101 | 3.0 | ENGL 103 or 113 | 3.0 | ||
PSY 101 | 3.0 | INTB 200 | 4.0 | ||||
PHIL 105 | 3.0 | ||||||
Lab Science (BIO, CHEM, ENVS, PHYS, or PHEV) | 3.0 | ||||||
15 | 14 | 18 | 0 | ||||
Second Year | |||||||
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
COM 230 | 3.0 | ECON 250 | 4.0 | COM 270 | 3.0 | INTB 336 | 4.0 |
ECON 301 | 4.0 | ECON 321 | 4.0 | ECON 326 | 4.0 | PHIL 105 | 3.0 |
STAT 201 | 4.0 | Political Science (PSCI) Elective | 4.0 | INTB 334 | 4.0 | Coordinate Field Course | 3.0 |
Media Arts & Design Elective | 3.0 | Modern Language 101 | 4.0 | Modern Language 102 | 4.0 | Economics (ECON) Elective | 4.0 |
Lab Science (BIO, CHEM, ENVS, PHYS, or PHEV) | 3.0 | Modern Language 103 or Free Elective | 4.0 | ||||
17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | ||||
Third Year | |||||||
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
Coordinate Field Courses | 6.0 | Coordinate Field Courses | 6.0 | COOP EXPERIENCE | COOP EXPERIENCE | ||
Modern Language 201 or Free Elective | 4.0 | Economics (ECON) Elective | 4.0 | ||||
Diversity Elective | 3.0 | Social Science Elective | 3.0 | ||||
Economics (ECON) Elective | 4.0 | International Elective | 3.0 | ||||
17 | 16 | 0 | 0 | ||||
Fourth Year | |||||||
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
ECON 322 | 4.0 | Coordinate Field Course | 3.0 | Free Electives | 12.0 | ||
UNIV B201 | 1.0 | Economics (ECON) Elective | 4.0 | ||||
Coordinate Field Courses | 6.0 | Free Electives | 7.0 | ||||
Economics (ECON) Elective | 4.0 | ||||||
15 | 14 | 12 | |||||
Total Credits 187 |
5 year, 3 co-op
First Year | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
UNIV B101 | 1.0 | ECON 202 | 4.0 | ANTH 101 | 3.0 | VACATION | |
ECON 201 | 4.0 | ENGL 102 or 112 | 3.0 | CIVC 101 | 1.0 | ||
ENGL 101 or 111 | 3.0 | MATH 102 or 122 | 4.0 | ENGL 103 or 113 | 3.0 | ||
MATH 101 or 121 | 4.0 | SOC 101 | 3.0 | INTB 200 | 4.0 | ||
PSY 101 | 3.0 | PHIL 105 | 3.0 | ||||
COOP 101 | 1.0 | ||||||
Lab Science (BIO, CHEM, ENVS, PHYS, or PHEV) | 3.0 | ||||||
15 | 14 | 18 | 0 | ||||
Second Year | |||||||
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
COM 230 | 3.0 | ECON 250 | 4.0 | COOP EXPERIENCE | COOP EXPERIENCE | ||
ECON 301 | 4.0 | ECON 321 | 4.0 | ||||
STAT 201 | 4.0 | Political Science (PSCI) Elective | 4.0 | ||||
Lab Science (BIO, CHEM, ENVS, PHYS, or PHEV) | 3.0 | Modern Language 101 | 4.0 | ||||
Media Arts & Design Elective | 3.0 | ||||||
17 | 16 | 0 | 0 | ||||
Third Year | |||||||
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
COM 270 | 3.0 | INTB 336 | 4.0 | COOP EXPERIENCE | COOP EXPERIENCE | ||
ECON 326 | 4.0 | PHIL 105 | 3.0 | ||||
INTB 334 | 4.0 | Coordinate Field Course | 3.0 | ||||
Modern Language 102 | 4.0 | Economics (ECON) Elective | 4.0 | ||||
Modern Language 103 or Free Elective | 4.0 | ||||||
15 | 18 | 0 | 0 | ||||
Fourth Year | |||||||
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
Coordinate Field Courses | 6.0 | Coordinate Field Courses | 6.0 | COOP EXPERIENCE | COOP EXPERIENCE | ||
Modern Language 201 or Free Elective | 4.0 | Economics (ECON) Elective | 4.0 | ||||
Diversity Elective | 3.0 | Social Science Elective | 3.0 | ||||
Economics (ECON) Elective | 4.0 | International Elective | 3.0 | ||||
17 | 16 | 0 | 0 | ||||
Fifth Year | |||||||
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
ECON 322 | 4.0 | Coordinate Field Course | 3.0 | Free Electives | 12.0 | ||
UNIV B201 | 1.0 | Economics (ECON) Elective | 4.0 | ||||
Coordinate Field Courses | 6.0 | Free Electives | 7.0 | ||||
Economics (ECON) Elective | 4.0 | ||||||
15 | 14 | 12 | |||||
Total Credits 187 |
Co-op/Career Opportunities
The study of economics prepares students for a variety of fields: research economists in banks, government and universities; law; economic development for local government, banks and firms; business management and consulting; government and international agencies, such as the CIA, World Bank, IMF and USAID; and business and economic journalism.
Career Paths and Degree Combinations
Economics provides an excellent foundation for many career options and can also be combined with many other majors and minors in preparing students for great careers.
For example:
Banking and Finance
- Economics and Finance
- Economics and Business
- Economics and Mathematics
- Business Economics Concentration
- Economics and Physics
Academia
- Economics and Anthropology
- Economics and Psychology
- Economics and Mathematics
- Economics and Public Health
- Economics and Philosophy
Economics Research in Industry
- Economics and Mathematics
- Mathematical Economics Concentration
- Economics and Marketing
- Economics and Finance
High Tech and IT Industries
- Economics and Information Systems
- Economics and Chemistry
- Economics and Biology
Economics Research in Governments and International Organizations
- Economics and Environmental Studies
- Economics and Political Science
- Economics and International Studies
Law School and Other Graduate School Options
- Economics and Legal Studies
- Economics and Philosophy
- Economics and Political Science
- Economics and International Studies
Opportunities
Recently, economics students have obtained positions at the following institutions:
- Federal Reserve Bank, Board of Governors
- Citibank
- Vanguard Corporation
- Deloitte Consulting
- Black Rock Inc.
- Tyco Electronics
Visit the Drexel Steinbright Career Development Center page for more detailed information on co-op and post-graduate opportunities.
Dual/Accelerated Degree
Dual Degree Bachelor’s Programs
With careful planning, students can complete two full degrees in the time usually required to complete one. The dual degree option works best in related areas. For detailed information the student should contact his or her advisor.
Degree Requirements BS ECON Dual Degree
Bachelor of Science / Juris Doctor
This program is a modified BS in Economics that allows students to consider a BS/JD degree.
Conditional on successful admittance into Drexel's Kline School of Law.
Due to the complex nature of this program students should work closely with their advisor when selecting courses.