Economics Major: Public Policy and Sustainability Option B.A.

Economics Major: Public Policy and Sustainability Option B.A.

Bachelor degree
Processing time: 30 days
Application fee: $65
Full-time
Intakes: September
International tuition: $30,635
Domestic tuition: $15,265

Program overview

In this option in the B.A. economics major you’ll develop the institutional knowledge and theoretical perspective to understand the impact that decisions of individuals, firms, communities and governments have on economic, social and environmental outcomes. You’ll analyze the impact of specific government policies and potential reforms, theoretically and realistically. Required courses cover law and economics, labor economics, economics of climate change, and natural resource economics.

Study options

This program can be done
On campus

Requirements

Exams:

  • TOEFL iBT
  • IELTS
  • PTE
B.A. economics majors must complete nine courses in economics plus ADMN 420 Business Statistics with a grade of at least C- (1.67) in each Paul College major course and an average grade of 2.0 or better in major courses.

Career opportunities

Policy analysis and research positions with: Consulting firms Government agencies Nongovernmental organizations Think tanks (e.g., RAND Corporation, Urban Institute, Mathematica Policy Research)

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