The Bachelor of Arts in Economics at St. Catherine University is designed for intellectually curious students eager to understand the complex forces that shape markets, resource allocation, and societal well-being. You will delve into critical questions surrounding labor markets, education, economic downturns, and business strategy, developing a rigorous analytical lens to interpret and address real-world issues. This undergraduate degree provides a strong foundation in economic principles, preparing you to analyze data, craft policy insights, and contribute meaningfully to discussions on economic challenges both domestically and globally.
This full-time, on-campus program, studied over four years, integrates core economic theory with practical application through modules like Statistical Analysis for Decision Making and Econometrics. You will engage in quantitative impact evaluation and explore microeconomic and macroeconomic theories, with opportunities to tailor your studies through upper-division electives and a capstone project. You will graduate with advanced analytical abilities, ready for diverse career paths in finance, policy analysis, research, or further graduate studies, empowered to lead and influence through economic understanding.