Department of Economics Academic Programs and Degrees

Overview

With a BA in Economics, a BS in Quantitative Economics, and minors in both economics and public policy, Saint Joseph's University's Department of Economics offers the opportunity to learn how economic considerations are everywhere, from small household decisions to major international disputes. A basic understanding of the principles of economics can shed light on a variety of disciplines such as mathematics, data science, finance, political science, public policy, sociology and history.

Bachelor's

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Economics Bachelor’s, Minor College of Arts and Sciences

Economics majors at Saint Joseph’s University will study how economic reasoning is used to determine how society can effectively meet its human and material needs. By analyzing buyer and seller behavior in various markets, students will be able to think like an economist and how they view the world in terms of problem-solving and decision-making.

Location: Philadelphia Modality: On-Campus

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Quantitative Economics Major Bachelor’s College of Arts and Sciences

Saint Joseph’s quantitative economics major prepares students to use analyzed data, programming skills and quantitative modeling to solve economic problems.

Location: Philadelphia Modality: On-Campus

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Public Policy Minor Bachelor’s, Minor College of Arts and Sciences

The public policy minor at Saint Joseph's University prepares you for a future career helping populations that are often marginalized in the policymaking process. You will gain important critical-thinking skills through an inclusive and diverse community lens. The interdisciplinary coursework focuses on theory, analysis and application of policy to prepare you for a future career or graduate work.

Location: Philadelphia Modality: Hybrid