Economics - Drake University

Economics from Drake University is a Campus Bachelor Economics degree that prepares you for a Business career. PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Economics program offers the opportunity to study how incentives affect human interaction (microeconomics) and how the economy grows and fluctuates (macroeconomics). The Economics major provides preparation both for students planning to enter the world of work directly after Drake, and for students planning to attend professional or graduate school. The Economics major provides excellent preparation for professional study in law, business, or public administration, because economics is an important analytical tool used in these fields. Students interested in graduate study in economics or a closely-related field (finance, public policy, international relations, etc.) should also consider the major in Quantitative Economics. Two economics degree options in Economics are offered by the College of Business and Public Administration: a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a major in Economics , and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) with a major in Economics. The Bachelor of Arts option can be taken as a second major by students in other colleges at Drake. In addition, a minor in Economics is offered to students in any college. CAREER OPTIONS Most students who graduate with an undergraduate major in Economics pursue careers in business or law. Students interested in business are advised to follow the BSBA degree option. Students interested in graduate school in economics or a related field are advised to follow the major in Quantitative Economics. View more details on Drake University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Economics courses.