Study BA in Economics at Boston University in the USA, College of Arts and Sciences

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The major in Economics provides students with a firm understanding of core microeconomic and macroeconomic theory while at the same time providing the empirical skills that are essential to applying economic reasoning in our increasingly data-driven world. In addition to rigorous training in both theory and econometrics, students have room in their program to choose electives in economics fitting their likely targets of interest, ranging from financial economics to labor market analysis to development economics, and many more.Learning OutcomesUnderstand economic theory, both microeconomic and macroeconomic, and be able to apply these models to evaluate policies and real-world events.Demonstrate focused expertise in one or more areas of economics.Locate the necessary data to analyze and evaluate world events, and analyze data using appropriate econometric methods.

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$73,024.00 per year

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Boston Campus

881 Commonwealth Avenue,

Boston,

Massachusetts,

02215, Northeast, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Apply as a first-year student if you are currently in your last year of high school, have completed high school, are a GED recipient, or have completed a high school equivalency exam. If you are currently in high school and are part of a dual enrollment program, you should also apply as a first-year student.

English Proficiency Testing Results:

Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT): Students who are most competitive for admission will have a composite score of at least 90-100 and minimum scores of 20 in each section

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