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Bachelor of Science in Economics

USA

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What will I learn?

As an economics major you will receive an extensive education in the domestic and international economy. You will also study economic institutions, concepts and policy, as well as the tools of economic analysis.

An economics major prepares students for careers in business, such as in banking, financial markets, insurance, law, management and consulting; in national, state and local governments; and in teaching, and for graduate study in economics and related fields, including business administration, finance, public policy and law.

Students choose area electives from across the university and are encouraged to develop programs of study that are tailored to their individual needs and interests.

Alumni Pursuits

The economics program requires a strong core of economic theory, supplemented by mathematics, data analysis or statistics and computer science.

Alumni work at:

Bristlecone, Inc.

C.H. Robinson Worldwide

Freddie Mac

General Motors

Princeton Group

Public Policy Associates

U.S. Federal Reserve

Alumni work as:

Consumer bankers

Equity research analysts

Investment advisers

Logistics coordinators

Mortgage bankers

Political opposition researchers

Sales managers

Which department am I in?

College of Social Science

Study options

Full Time (120 credit hours)

Tuition fees
US$44,935.00 per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

26 August 2024, 6 January 2025

Venue

College of Social Science

509 East Circle Drive,

Berkey Hall,

EAST LANSING,

Michigan,

48824, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

MSU strongly encourages a college preparatory curriculum in secondary school. High school GPA is 3.5-4.0.

Minimum English requirements

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Internet-based test: score of 79 with no sub score below 17; International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Regular admission: Score of 6.5 or higher; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Minimum score of 53; minimum sub score requirement of 48.

Application submission deadline: Regular Admission: February 1.

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

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About Michigan State University

International students at MSU enjoy a student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1, with a multicultural student population originating from over 130 countries.

  • Top 100 global university (Wall Street Journal/THE 2022)
  • No. 31 top public college/university (US News & World 22-23)
  • Based in East Lansing, one of America’s friendliest cities
  • Over 400 areas of study from 17 degree-granting colleges

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