MAJOR OR MINOR IN:

Economics

Economics is at the core of understanding why business behaves the way it does. From consumer behavior to government policy, economics touches it all.

What you'll learn

Economic theory and principles

Supply, demand, and market structures

Understanding competitive environments

Econometrics and game theory

Interdisciplinary approaches to economics

Professional Skills

DEVELOP THE FOLLOWING:


  • Application of economic theory

  • Data analysis

  • Economic modeling

  • Market forecasting

  • Strategic decision-making


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Sample economics courses

Economics is the language of business. By majoring in economics, you’ll learn to decode why businesses, consumers, and governments make the decisions they do—and how those choices shape markets, industries, and the world. Whether you’re interested in launching a startup, leading a multinational, or shaping public policy, a foundation in economics gives you the tools to understand the bigger picture and make smarter business moves.

Economics 1

The World Economy

An introduction to the contemporary world economy, using a political economy approach, focusing on international dimensions of macroeconomics and comparative political economy of national variety. 

OVERVIEW:


  • Difficulty: Advanced

  • Requirement: Principles of Macroeconomics

Economics 2

Intermediate Microeconomics: Theory & Applications

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to intermediate microeconomic theory, with a strong emphasis on applied microeconomic techniques and analysis, building upon introductory-level economic concepts. 

OVERVIEW:


  • Difficulty: Advanced

  • Requirement: Principles of Microeconomics

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The Hult curriculum broke down walls in so many ways that studying felt more like real-world job experience.

Marc Watum

South Africa

Class of 2017