BA/BS in Economics

The Economics degree at McKendree University studies how resources are allocated, with emphasis on decision making in personal, business, and public settings. It is offered through the School of Business, and students can choose between a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Business Administration version. Students become comfortable with tools such as opportunity cost, supply and demand, marginal analysis, and the theory of trade. Employers in business and government prize the quantitative and analytical habits economics graduates bring. Economics majors can prepare to build and interpret operating budgets and enter a wide range of professions. An Economics minor is also available for students majoring in another field. The program is taught on the McKendree campus in Lebanon, Illinois, and prospective students can request information, schedule a visit, or apply online through the university. Faculty contacts are listed on the program page for questions about courses, advising, and career directions.