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Overview 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.As a major in the Economics program of St. Edward's University, you’ll study markets, banking, business law and current economic issues like the environment and healthcare. Learn about consumer decision-making, business law, how pricing and wages are determined, and international trade.Austin, one of the nation’s fastest growing cities and a tech hub, offers endless opportunities to network and try on roles in the professional world. You’ll have the chance to work with a professor on relevant research that benefits the community, like studies to determine the economic impact of the Austin Marathon, international tourism from Austin Sister Cities, and Latin entrepreneurship. And you’ll conduct financial analysis and track global market trends at internships with companies large and small, across all industries.Program TracksBachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in EconomicsThe BBA in Economics is ideal for students who prefer a business-intensive degree that targets careers in fields such as management or finance. Students will develop a solid foundation in economics and business principles and will take a variety of courses in management, marketing, accounting, finance, statistics and business law.Bachelor of Arts (BA) in EconomicsThe BA in Economics offers more options to take non-Economics related courses and to study a wider range of subjects. This is helpful for students who seek a double major or a broader-based degree. Students will have the opportunity to tailor the degree to their own interests prior to advanced study in graduate school.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 BankCustomer experience data analyst at WPEngineSenior associate at Vida Capital Business development representative for Latin America at VMWare, the cloud computing giantTeacher at the Académie de Versailles in France as part of the TAPIF program I want to find another Bachelor Course

Prepare for a career in management, finance, public policy or law with the Economics program of St. Edward's University. You’ll become a valued advisor to business or government because of your ability to understand patterns and forecast the future.

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EconomicsEconometrics

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IELTSMin 5
TOEFLMin 61

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1Online application.$50 application fee (waived if you apply by the early or priority deadline).High school transcripts.SAT or ACT scores.TOEFL, IELTS or the Duolingo English Test.Essay.Academic recommendation form.

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Economics

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