BSBA in Economics
Dudley, USA
BBA
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 43,300 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* non-inclusive of miscellaneous fees
Fast-track counseling
By contacting the school, you'll get access to free priority counselling for any study and application questions.
Key Summary
Economics majors (BSBA) will develop the problem-solving, independent thinking, and data analysis skills needed to evaluate and solve global problems. How does the US control inflation? How can we close the wage gap? Students like you will work to find solutions by connecting the economic theories you learn in the classroom with hands-on experiential learning. At Nichols, our students put their knowledge to the test and graduate with a resume that’s sure to impress.
At Nichols, we empower our Economics students to lead by showcasing the driving forces behind our global marketplace. The innovative curriculum helps you understand news stories, financial decisions, and research to expand your worldview and make educated decisions. Many program graduates even continue their educations with a master’s degree.
Our economics degree allows students to explore the business world at a high level. The career opportunities are broad and expand across industries. Some possible career titles are:
- Economist
- Data Analyst
- Market Research Analyst
- Financial Planner
- Actuary
- Economic Consultant
- Compensation Manager
- Economic Researcher
Every Nichols College student benefits from an experiential learning opportunity. Students explore their passions by working with real businesses, community partners, or industry experts on projects that make an impactful difference. Because of our specialized focus on career readiness, students graduate with the experience and confidence they need to succeed in the real world.
Recent graduates have all completed an internship and 100% of 2019-2022 alumni were working in a professional business position in 2023.
Economics majors must complete 121 credit hours (approximately 40 courses), including courses from the foundation and business core curricula, focused electives, and these required specialization courses:
Required Courses
- Prices and the Market System
- Inflation, Employment, and National Income
- Money, Banking, and the Economy
- Economics Internship
- Research Associate Intern
- Teaching Associate Intern
- Advanced Project
*One of the following courses satisfies requirement: Internship, Research Associate Internship, Teaching Associate Internship, Advanced Project
Electives
- Labor Economics
- World Economic Geography
- Special Topics in Economics
- Urban and Regional Economics
- Special Topics in Economics
- Seminar in Economics
- American Economic History
- International Economics
Must select three additional courses in ECON from listed courses
Merit Scholarships
Academically-based merit scholarships are awarded to qualified, full-time, incoming students for the 2025-2026 academic year who displayed academic excellence in high school. Amounts awarded are determined by a combination of factors including but not limited to SAT scores, cumulative GPA, and extracurricular activities. These merit scholarships are awarded as each application is processed, and the FAFSA is not required for consideration of these awards. Merit scholarships are fully renewable as long as students maintain satisfactory academic progress while studying at Nichols. Students must maintain a grade point average of 2.0 or higher and continue to be enrolled full-time while completing 12 credit hours or more per semester.
| Scholarship | Amount | GPA Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| President’s Scholarship | $25,000 | 3.50 and above |
| Provost’s Scholarship | $23,000 | 3.00 – 3.49 |
| Dean’s Scholarship | $21,000 | 2.50 – 2.99 |
| Faculty Award | $16,000 | 2.00 – 2.49 |
Financial Aid
Nichols requires only one financial aid form for applying for financial aid: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). FAFSA information determines your eligibility for all federal, state, and institutional need-based financial aid.
The priority deadline for submitting the FAFSA each year for fall admission is March 15th. All requested documents must be received by June 1st. Meeting these deadlines helps ensure consideration for limited sources of State, Federal, and Institutional Aid programs. Be aware that most states, including Massachusetts, have a priority deadline of May 1st for state scholarship eligibility. Late applicants are usually ineligible for state funds. Those who fail to meet the priority deadline may still apply any time during the award year.