The Bachelor of Arts in Economics at George Mason University offers you a unique perspective on the world, focusing on incentives, choices, and markets to address societal challenges. This undergraduate degree is ideal for students with a liberal arts inclination who seek a less quantitative path than a Bachelor of Science, preparing you to analyze critical issues in areas such as production, education, environmental policy, and economic growth. You will explore foundational economic principles, including contemporary microeconomics, macroeconomics, and intermediate theory, gaining a robust understanding of economic problems and public policies.
This full-time, on-campus program is studied over four years, providing you with a comprehensive education in economic theory and application. You will delve into essential quantitative skills through courses in statistics and econometrics, and select electives to deepen your expertise. The curriculum encourages you to integrate economic principles with philosophy and political science, particularly if you choose the Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) concentration. You will graduate with analytical skills applicable to diverse careers, including law, business administration, public policy, and further graduate studies.