Economics is recognized as the discipline that underlies all contemporary social sciences. Students who choose economics as their major will master the economic approach to decision-making, which is applicable to all professions and walks of life. A major in Economics is ideal for students who seek a rigorous undergraduate program that will prepare them for both advanced study at the graduate level and professional careers. Students who study economics can serve in leadership positions in business, government, and the not-for-profit community.
The core principles of economics apply to everyday events and global relations. At the Madrid Campus, Saint Louis University offers a program of study in which students learn the basics of these principles in order to then deepen their knowledge in terms of understanding how to apply them to various situations and settings.
After completing a set of core courses in economic thinking, students can choose to focus on area studies (for example, students interested in Latin America can simultaneously pursue Ibero-American Studies Certificate), Mathematics and Economics (in preparation for graduate school), and/or Economic History and Economic Thought. Study at the Madrid Campus provides Saint Louis University students the advantage of being close to other European capitals, where they will have a unique opportunity to gain international insight into the past, present and future of both the discipline of economics, as well as the global economy.
What can students do with a degree in Economics?
Almost half of all Saint Louis University graduates majoring in Economics continue on to pursue graduate degrees after finishing their undergraduate programs, while others choose to work in financial institutions within both the private and public sectors.
