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University of Wisconsin Whitewater College of Letters and Sciences Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Wisconsin Whitewater College of Letters and Sciences

University of Wisconsin Whitewater College of Letters and Sciences

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Whitewater, USA

BA

English

Sep 2026

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About: The Bachelor of Arts in Economics offers students a comprehensive understanding of economic principles, theories, and applications. Through a blend of coursework and practical experiences, learners analyze economic policies and their impacts on societies and individuals. The program emphasizes critical thinking and analytical skills essential for problem-solving in various economic contexts.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers as economic analysts, policy advisors, financial consultants, or data analysts. Other opportunities include positions in government, non-profit organizations, and the private sector in areas like market research and economic forecasting.

Economics is a social science that studies the interactions of individuals, firms and governments. Economists investigate social questions and problems such as discrimination, pollution, poverty, unemployment, efficiency, growth, inflation, optimal policy, and resource allocation.

At the same time, economics is essential to understanding the business world, and it provides the foundation for applications in accounting, finance, management and marketing. An economics education leads to career opportunities in business, education and government, and non-governmental and non-profit organizations. It is valuable as a major or minor for those planning to pursue further professional or graduate training in business administration, industrial and labour relations, international relations, law, and public policy and administration.