BA/BS in Economics

Economics at Carnegie Mellon spans several disciplines, linking economic theory with public policy and the behavioral sciences. The university counts a number of Nobel laureates in economics among its community. Students enter through the Dietrich humanities and social sciences college, while the undergraduate program itself is housed in the business school. The major is offered as a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science, with a minor available, and emphasizes using data to address economic, social and business questions. Prospective students can use the program page to find contact details for the department, a link to start an application and information on curriculum and graduate outcomes. Questions about admission can be sent to the university admission office. The page also highlights what recent graduates did after finishing, including employment and further study.