The Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (B.S.) at Suffolk University is your pathway to understanding and shaping the complex social and policy issues that define our world. This multidisciplinary program equips you with the analytical tools from economics, the critical inquiry of philosophy, and the civic engagement of political science to evaluate social institutions and policy effectively. You will develop essential qualitative and quantitative skills, learning to synthesize information across diverse subject areas, engage in rigorous research, and master mathematical modeling, preparing you for advanced study or impactful careers. This undergraduate degree is studied full-time on campus over three years, offering a dynamic learning experience where you will explore core requirements and choose electives to tailor your studies.
You will engage with subjects ranging from global macroeconomics and social & political philosophy to U.S. constitutional law and data analysis. Throughout your degree, you will hone your ability to write succinctly, analyze complex problems, and articulate arguments clearly, particularly through courses like EC-103 Using Big Data to Solve Economic and Social Problems and POLS-201 Data Analysis & Politics. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in government, law, finance, and the nonprofit sector, equipped to evaluate public policy and contribute to societal progress.