BA Economics at University of Delaware

Programme overview

Explore the hows and whys of the world’s markets Economics places you at the juncture of social science, business and social policy. This fascinating subject helps explain the behavior of individuals, groups and organizations. As an economics student, you will study how markets work to determine what is produced, how it is produced and how income is distributed.

Faculty: Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics | Department: Department of Economics | Study mode: full-time | Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: Business, Macroeconomics, Math, Microeconomics. Sample required courses: BUAD110 Basics of Business; ECON101 Microeconomics; ECON103 Macroeconomics; ENGL110 First-Year Writing; STAT200 Basic Statistical Practice; ECON306 Data Analysis for Economics and Business.

Career pathways

Career options: Consultant, Cost analyst, Financial analyst, Forecaster, Research analyst, Regulatory affairs analyst, Operations coordinator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Delaware (and the major's college), not to the major itself. Applicants complete a high school diploma or equivalent; recommended preparation is 16 academic units: English 4, mathematics 3 (Algebra 1 or higher), science 3 (including 2 labs), history/social sciences 3, plus 3 academic electives. Standardized test scores are optional. Application uses the Common or Coalition application with an essay; up to two letters of recommendation are optional. Honors College applicants apply by the Nov. 1 early action deadline. Applies to the University; no separate programme-specific requirement is published on the major page.

Apply through the official page: https://www.udel.edu/apply/undergraduate-admissions/apply-to-ud/

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