The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics provides a strong foundation of economics, statistics, and calculus, and requires supporting coursework outside the major selected based on the student’s interest and future goals, and approved by the Department. Students may take economics courses within a variety of areas, or focus on a specific area of interest, including Behavioral, Financial, Political, International, Public, and many more.
Students gain critical thinking and analytical skills, along with quantitative skills, such as calculus and statistics. These skills are used to derive economic principles useful in forming policies or models designed to solve economic problems.
Learning Outcomes
Analytical Skills/Problem-Solving
Critical Thinking
Quantitative Reasoning
Specialized Knowledge and Practical Application
Interdisciplinary Knowledge, Diverse Issues, and Global Consciousness
September 2025
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
2090 Lincoln Hall,
702 South Wright Street,
URBANA,
Illinois,
61801, United States
August 2025
Illinois, Main Campus
108 Henry Administration Building,
Urbana,
Illinois,
61801, Midwest, United States
Students should complete their high school courses and grades
GPA: 3.50-3.93
TOEFL scores are 103-111
Along with the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Testing System (IELTS) can also be used to show English proficiency. The typical scores for admission are a total of 7.5 to 8, with a score of at least 6 on all 4 modules.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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