Study how human behavior impacts the economy
The ultimate goal of economics is to improve the quality of life for all, but the ultimate reality of economics is that the resources to do that are limited. Choices and trade-offs are, therefore, a given. Where do we direct those limited resources? What are we willing to give up in order to make something else happen? It’s a complicated balance, and it’s the job of an economist to guide informed decision making. Because of the magnitude of this work, salaries for economics graduates are among the highest of any discipline.
The University of New Haven’s B.A. in Economics provides a balanced curriculum of liberal arts, business, and industry management, alongside history and politics. This gives you the big-picture viewpoint and detailed knowledge you need to make decisions for the greater good, and to assist others in doing the same.
You will pick one of these concentrations:
- General Economics: Provides a broad view of economic principles.
- Behavioral Economics: Focuses on game theory, behavior, and decision making under uncertainty.
You'll also:
- Choose a complementary minor, such as business, communications, or international studies.
- Work closely with the New Haven Economic Laboratory.
- Publish work and analysis as well as collaborate on publications.
- Learn to use popular software, including STATISTICA and R.
- Complete and present a thesis paper.
- Study in an AACSB-accredited program, a distinction that means the University of New Haven’s Pompea College of Business is among the top 5% of business schools worldwide.
- Have the opportunity to study abroad at our Prato, Italy campus for a semester or during a two-week program.
- Complete service-learning projects and internships.
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From the University Core Curriculum:
Core Competency 3 - Mathematical and Quantitative Literacy
- Competency 3.1: MATH 1108 - College Mathematics (or equivalent or higher)
- Competency 3.2: BANL 1100 - Introduction to Business Analytics
Core Competency 5 - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Competency 5.1: BUSA 1000 - Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship
- Competency 5.2: ECON 1134 - Introduction to Microeconomics
Core Competency 7 - The Individual and Society
- Competency 7.2: ECON 1133 - Introduction to Macroeconomics
Economics Major: 33 credits
- ECON 1133 - Introduction to Macroeconomics (CC 7.2)
- ECON 1134 - Introduction to Microeconomics (CC 5.2)
- ECON 3320 - Applied Econometrics
- ECON 3340 - Microeconomic Analysis
- ECON 3341 - Macroeconomic Analysis
- ECON 3342 - International Economics
- ECON 4400 - Economics Capstone I
- ECON 4401 - Economics Capstone II
- Plus nine credits from the following concentration
Concentration in General Economics
- Any three ECON 3000-level or above courses (9 credits)
Free Electives: 54 credits
- 54 credits chosen in consultation with the adviser.
