BA Economics at University of Illinois Chicago

Programme overview

The major gives a rigorous foundation in economic institutions and the analytical and statistical tools used in applied economics. The program is offered within the UIC College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and leads to a 120-semester-hour bachelor's degree.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Department: Economics | Duration: 120 semester hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 120 semester hours, with 35-37 semester hours in the major plus a 5-hour precalculus prerequisite. Required courses include ECON 120 Principles of Microeconomics; ECON 121 Principles of Macroeconomics; ECON 220 Microeconomics: Theory and Applications; ECON 221 Macroeconomics in the World Economy: Theory and Applications.

Career pathways

The program prepares students for careers in banking, data science, insurance, government and not-for-profits, and for graduate study in economics, business, public administration or policy, or law.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to UIC and its College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, not to the major alone (college/university level requirement). Degree completion requires a cumulative UIC GPA of at least 2.00/4.00 and at least 2.00 in major courses, unless the major sets a higher minimum. International applicants must show English competence, for example TOEFL iBT 80 (exams before 21 Jan 2026), IELTS Academic 6.5 or PTE Academic 54; higher scores may be required for some programs and colleges.

Duration: 120 semester hours

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