BA/BS in Economics

Weber State's Bachelor of Science in Economics suits students aiming for business, banking or law who want strong skills in analyzing data and thinking critically. The major is housed in the Goddard School of Business and Economics, which holds AACSB accreditation. Majors build skill in organizing and manipulating data, testing relationships, using statistics, and working through microeconomics and macroeconomics. They also practice written and oral communication and learn to read the links between economic indicators. Students can join the campus economics association, present and publish their own undergraduate research, study abroad and complete internships related to the field. Close contact with faculty and classmates is a feature of the program. Recent graduates have worked in data analysis, finance, investment banking, policy work and consulting. A minor and a teaching minor in economics are also offered.