Economics, B.S. at Georgia State University

Programme overview

An undergraduate degree in economics prepares students with the quantitative and qualitative skills to think critically and learn how to make optimal decisions. Students will learn by doing with a curriculum taught by nationally acclaimed economists and faculty. The BS has a focus on quantitative and mathematical reasoning. This program is recommended if students are considering a graduate degree in economics or related areas in business.

Faculty: Andrew Young School of Policy Studies | Department: Department of Economics | Duration: A minimum of 120 credit hours must be completed. A full time-student may complete this program in four years. | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Students may enter the program in fall, spring or summer. VIEW ADMISSIONS DEADLINES Admissions Deadlines SPRING SEMESTER Early-Application Deadline: Oct. 1 Regular Application Deadline: Dec. 1 SUMMER SEMESTER | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

The B.S. program has a focus on quantitative and mathematical reasoning. A minor is required for this program. This program is recommended if students are considering a graduate degree in economics or related areas such as business. The curriculum includes: 42 hours of undergraduate core courses (Areas A – E). 18 hours of courses appropriate to the major (Area F) 24 hours of major common course curriculum (Area G) 6 hours of Policy/Business courses (Area H) 15 hours of declared minor courses (Area I) 15 hours of elective courses of which 6 hours must be at the 3000/4000 level (Area J) Total of 120 credit hours

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Application information

Entry requirements

If you’re a senior in high school or if you graduated from high school within the last two years, you’ll apply to begin your bachelor’s degree program using Georgia State’s Common Application. Find out more about applying. International students: International applicants are those students who are in the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa (B-1, H-1, J-1, etc.); students who are living outside the U.S. and who will require an F-1 visa to study in the United States; students who are in the process of applying for Permanent Residency status, but have not yet received the Permanent Residency card; or students who have been educated outside of the U.S.Learn more about the application process. Transfer students: If you’re already in college but need a change, transferring to Georgia State can provide you with the opportunities you need to succeed — in school and after graduation. View the details.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms for first-year applicants: Spring, Summer and Fall semesters. Fall 2027 classes begin in August 2027.

First-year applicants apply through the Common Application with a $60 nonrefundable application fee; fee waivers from ACT, College Board or NACAC are accepted.

Fall semester: application opens August 14; Early Action application and Honors and scholarship priority deadline November 15; final application and Regular Decision deadline May 1; official transcripts and test scores due June 1.

Spring semester: early application October 1, regular application December 1. Summer semester: early application February 1, final application April 1, final documents May 1.

Official SAT or ACT scores are required for the Atlanta Campus for Fall 2026 admission and later (SAT code 5251, ACT code 0826).

November is Apply to College Month with no application fee; the FAFSA priority deadline is April 1.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.gsu.edu/bachelors-degree/apply/

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