What will I learn?

Economics is the science of decision-making. It provides a framework for understanding how human interactions and exchanges work. Economists identify and analyze the costs and benefits of financial and policy decisions and look for trends in data. Whether you pursue the bachelor of arts degree in economics, the BA in economics with a concentration in Applied Economics, or the BA in Economics with a concentration in Healthcare Services Administration, we'll help you develop analytical skills that will enable you to successfully enter any of a number of industries as a professional. As an economics major at UMass Dartmouth, you'll learn how to:, collect and analyze micro and macroeconomic data, evaluate findings from data analysis, formulate recommendations for business decisions and policymakers, interpret and forecast market trends, research economic issues and evaluate policy solutions, Economists pursue careers in business, economic journalism, finance, government, insurance, management, public policy and real estate. Your degree will also prepare you for graduate study in areas such as business, policy, and law.

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees

$34,936.00 (29,47,688) per year

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Dartmouth

285 Old Westport Road,

Dartmouth,

Massachusetts,

02747, Northeast, United States

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees

$34,936.00 (29,47,688) per year

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Dartmouth

285 Old Westport Road,

Dartmouth,

Massachusetts,

02747, Northeast, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Submit secondary and/or post-secondary sealed official transcripts translated into English by a certified professional. Transcripts with at least three years' grades must be uploaded by school counselors. Minimum GPA requirement: 2.5. SAT/ACT score, letter of recommendation from a teacher or school counselor: highly recommended for our most competitive programs, such as nursing, biology, engineering, and psychology, a personal essay (up to 650 words) that demonstrates qualities of leadership, community service, work experiences and/or other significant interests; this can be completed as part of your Common Application.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.