Prepare for a Career in Management, Finance, Public Policy or Law
As an Economics major at St. Edward’s, you’ll develop a solid foundation in economics and business principles.
You’ll study markets, banking, business law and current economic issues like the environment and healthcare. And you’ll learn about consumer decision-making, how pricing and wages are determined, and international trade.
Your Economics degree teaches you to understand patterns and forecast the future, making you a valued advisor to business or government. With sharp analytical thinking and quantitative skills, you’ll have the background to become a financial analyst with the World Bank, a public policy specialist for a congressional representative, or a consultant for a multinational company. You’ll also become a standout candidate for law schools, which often require students to understand economic principles.
Why earn your Accounting degree at St. Edward’s?
Whether you choose to pursue a career in finance, government, academia or law — one thing is certain: The advantages of your St. Edward’s education will prepare you to succeed. You’ll find opportunities in and outside the classroom to learn, give back and achieve your goals. And your mentors will support you every step of the way.
Build relationships with your professors
Learn in small classes taught by award-winning professors with years of industry expertise. They’ll make a point of getting to know you, help you identify and focus on your goals, and provide guidance and insight during and after your college years. They’ll leverage their experience — and connections — to help you build your network.
Boost your résumé with real-world experience
Opportunities for hands-on learning immerse you in the professional world. Collaborate with a professor on research that benefits the community, like studies to determine the economic impact of a citywide event. Conduct financial analysis and track global market trends at internships with companies across all industries.
Complete two degree in five years
Gain a competitive edge in the job market by completing your BBA in Economics and master’s in Business Administration (MBA) with our pathway to receive two degrees in five years. Success coaches and academic advisors guide you through undergraduate and graduate courses to maximize benefits.
Reap the Rewards of Austin
Austin is one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. and home to nearly 100 Fortune 500 firms. Our Austin partnerships and connections open doors to a dynamic business environment that’s ideal for internships and jobs, bolstered by the city’s strong economy.
What do our graduates do?
Economics majors go on to a variety of careers and graduate schools from St. Edward’s. Here’s a sample.
- Analyst with JP Morgan Chase & Co.
- Associate at Deutsche Bank
- Customer experience data analyst at WPEngine
- Senior associate at Vida Capital
- Business development representative for Latin America at VMWare, the cloud computing giant
- Teacher at the Académie de Versailles in France as part of the TAPIF program
Explore More Details About the BBA in Economics
Degree Plan
Major Requirements:
The Economics degree plan requires 70 hours of major coursework.
General Education Requirements:
All majors require 44 hours of general education that students complete over four years, in addition to their major courses.
View and download the full degree plan for our Economics major (PDF).
A few examples of the Economics courses students take:
- Microeconomic Theory – Analyze how pricing, output and employment are determined; the role of markets in the allocation of resources; and the types of market structure in a mixed economy.
- Money and Banking – Study the nature of money, the role of the Federal Reserve System, monetary theory and policy, commercial banking, credit structure, financial markets and international finance.
- Law and Economics – Learn the basics of our legal and economic systems and examine how regulatory constraints and judicial decisions affect our market economy. Areas of study will include property rights, contract law, criminal law and antitrust.
Because an Economics degree develops intellectual ability, quantitative strength and critical thinking, students in this program bring relevant skills to their experience outside the classroom. They participate in internships, conduct research and practice leadership in student organizations.
Economics Club
The Economics Club promotes an interest in economic ideas at St. Edward’s University. The club acts as a forum for discussion of economic issues and as an information exchange regarding economics careers and graduate programs. It also fosters social interactions among students interested in economics. Learn more about the Economics Club and other student organizations recommended by The Bill Munday School of Business.
Research
Faculty in the Finance and Economics Department are dedicated to conducting research that influences the profession and benefits the Austin community. They often include interested Economics students in the research and reporting process. For example, professors and students collaborated on research that determined the economic impact of the Austin Marathon. Their work revealed that the sports event created $34 million in revenue for the city and the local business community
Internships
Economics students intern at locally, nationally and internationally recognized organizations, where they conduct financial analysis, track global market trends, assist portfolio managers and work to minimize risk. Some collaborate with fellow interns and supervisors to assess their organization’s short-term and long-term goals. Our students have interned at JPMorgan Chase & Co., WP Engine, and Vida Capital, to name a few.
Students pursuing the Economics minor analyze and comprehend global, regional and local issues by learning how goods and services are produced and distributed worldwide.
Required Courses:
- Microeconomic Principles – ECON 2301
- Macroeconomic Principles – ECON 2302
- Any Upper-Division ECON Courses (12 hours) – ECON 3000+
Total Hours: 18
Are you a current student? Contact your advisor for next steps in declaring your major or minor.
Our faculty members stay active in their fields and specialize in areas including industrial organization, asymmetric information, data analysis, heterodox economics, statistics, and the economics of networks and high-technology markets.
Faculty bring years of industry expertise to the classroom. They help connect students to valuable opportunities for learning and growth and support students holistically in their career development.