Economics

Harness the Power of Economics

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics at Miami University prepares students to analyze how markets, businesses, governments, and individuals make economic decisions. Through the study of economic theory, data analysis, and policy evaluation, students learn to examine real-world issues such as market behavior, economic growth, public policy, and global trade. The program emphasizes critical thinking, quantitative analysis, and evidence-based decision making, helping students understand how firms and consumers interact, how economic policies are developed, and how the global economy influences local and national outcomes.

Students can tailor their studies through a wide range of electives, including labor economics, health economics, international economics, and monetary economics. An Economics degree builds strong analytical and problem-solving skills and provides excellent preparation for careers in business, finance, consulting, government, public policy, and data analysis, as well as for graduate or professional study in economics, law, business, and related fields.

Economics Curriculum and Courses

The Economics major emphasizes a broad curriculum with additional studies in the liberal arts. With the liberal arts foundation and your economics program, you learn a way of thinking about the world rather than just acquiring the tools for one specific job. This gives you a sound underpinning not just for entry-level jobs, but for more advanced positions. Because economics majors receive a broad, theoretical background, the presidents of many large corporations have a degree in economics.

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