Bachelor of Science in Economics

About

BSc Economics is the study of how individuals, firms and nations make choices when confronted with limited resources. At Saint Louis University, economics majors learn to apply theory and problem-solving skills while balancing public policy with the choices faced by today’s society. The Chaifetz School of Business, through its continuing mission to provide excellence in business education, has developed an economics program that is one of a kind in the region. Helping students develop strong ethical, technical and professional skills, the program provides in-depth knowledge and expertise in both macro- and microeconomics.Students can explore economics from various perspectives, including money and banking, health economics, sports economics and more.  Students can explore economics from various perspectives, including money and banking, health economics, sports economics and more. St. Louis’ metropolitan location provides many economics internship opportunities that allow students to gain career-related work experience while applying classroom learning to practice. Most internships are paid, and students may opt to complete one for academic credit. In recent years, economics students have interned with entities such as consulting firms, financial institutions, Fortune 500 companies and governmental agencies. Graduates will be able to understand essential business concepts and how the various functional areas of business are related.Graduates will be able to demonstrate knowledge of ethical concepts and corporate social responsibility and be able to evaluate business problems from multiple ethical perspectives. Graduates will be able to identify and structure business problems, to propose actionable solutions to business problems and, when applicable, utilize appropriate technology.  

Career Path 

Graduate career path Economist, Economic Analyst, Policy Analyst, Research Analyst, Financial Analyst, Market Analyst, Investment Analyst, Risk Analyst, Data Analyst (Economics focus), Quantitative Analyst, Statistician, Business Analyst, Operations Analyst, Supply Chain Analyst, Trade Analyst,Health Economist, International Trade Specialist, Development Economist, Environmental Economist, Revenue Officer, Tax Analyst, Labor Economist, Public Sector Economist, Government Policy Officer, Central Bank Analyst, Treasury Analyst, Banking Officer, Credit Analyst, Insurance Analyst, Corporate Strategy Analyst, Social Researcher, Management Consultant, Economic Consultant, NGO/Development Program Officer.