Economics

Major:

• Bachelor of Arts, Economics

Minor:

• Economics

In cooperation with the Department of Economics and Finance in the School of Business Administration, the College of Arts and Sciences offers the degree of Bachelor of Arts with a major in economics.

The field of economics covers topics ranging from making sound business decisions to tackling some of society's most challenging social issues. Economics students learn to think critically about how choices are made in the presence of scarcity. An undergraduate education in economics enables individuals to better understand and help resolve problems in today's business and society.

Admission to the program in economics requires a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater. Students take 30 semester hours of courses in economics: ECO 203, ECO 204, ECO 346, ECO 347, ECO 410 or ECO 441, ECO 490, and four elective courses in economics. Minimum grades of C in ECO 203, C in ECO 204, B- in MTH 207 and C+ in MTH 128 are required.

A minor in economics is also available, requiring 18 semester hours of courses in economics: ECO 203, ECO 204, ECO 346, ECO 347, and two elective courses in economics.

Information on a specialized degree, applied mathematical economics (MTE), is offered by the Department of Mathematics.

• Official secondary transcripts (in language of original issue). Transcripts of all previously attended secondary schools, including dates of attendance, all subjects studied, grades earned and marks achieved on examinations;
  • Transcripts not issued in English should be accompanied by a certified English translation.
  • Proof of completion must also be provided in the form of a graduation date listed on the transcript, a diploma, or a certificate of completion. If secondary schooling is still in progress, this must be submitted as soon as completed and prior to enrollment at the University of Dayton.
  • Transcripts may be submitted directly from the secondary school to the University of Dayton via:
    • Mailed to Office of Recruitment and Admission, University of Dayton, 300 College Park, Dayton OH 45469-2713
    • E-transcript sent to: [email protected]. 
    • Emailed to [email protected]
• Proof of English Proficiency. If your native language is not English, you are required to submit proof of English proficiency by submitting TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, DET, SAT or ACT scores. Your scores should be sent to the University of Dayton directly from the testing center using code 1834 or for the ACT, code 3342.
  
  
• Financial documentation. F-1 and J-1 students must provide a letter of financial support and a bank statement showing sufficient funds to cover the first year of study. These may be emailed to [email protected] OR mailed to the address above.
  
  

Application, including the essay. Student may apply through the University of Dayton Application or the Common Application. There is no application fee.