The economics major at Ball State will prepare you for demanding and wide-ranging roles across sectors in business, government, nonprofit, education, law, banking, and more. You will understand how economic systems work and how they shift in changing circumstances. Our intensive program features small class sizes taught by full-time professors, a thriving student economics club, internships, hands-on learning opportunities through such endeavors as the Federal Reserve Challenge Competition, and other key learning opportunities through the Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute and the Center for Business and Economic Research.
A bachelor's degree in economics is divided into four groups of courses: The University Core Curriculum, business school foundation or liberal arts foundation courses (depending on which option you choose), specialized economics coursework, and general electives. We strongly recommend that all economics majors take at least one course in calculus.
Achieving Academic Excellence
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Departmental Scholarships
On top of the dozens of scholarships that Ball State offers to all of its students, our department has several we award to our own students to recognize their accomplishments.
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Concentrations
As an economics major, you will have the opportunity to select a concentration that best fits your interests and career goals.
Our concentration in business economics provides outstanding training and a strong pathway for economics majors to pursue careers in the business world of finance, management, marketing, and more.
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As an economics major choosing the liberal arts concentration, you will be well prepared for a general career in economics, business, or law.
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If you’d like to learn more about our economics bachelor's degree, complete our online form. Or one of the best ways to get a true feel for Ball State is to see it for yourself, so schedule a visit today! And if you’re ready to apply, review our admission requirements and complete our online application.