The Bachelor of Arts in Economics at the University of the Pacific equips you with the analytical tools to understand and shape economic systems. You will explore fundamental economic principles, quantitative analysis, and empirical methods, preparing you to address complex societal issues from individual choices to global markets. This undergraduate degree is ideal for students seeking to develop a rigorous understanding of how economies function and how policy decisions impact society, fostering critical thinking applicable to diverse professional paths.
This full-time, on-campus programme is structured over four years, guiding you through core economics courses, breadth requirements, and a mandatory language requirement. You will engage with introductory and intermediate microeconomics and macroeconomics, econometrics, and a capstone experience. Throughout your studies, you will develop your problem-solving and oral communication skills, culminating in the ability to analyse economic data and contribute informed perspectives to policy debates, preparing you for careers in finance, public policy, research, and beyond.