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Learn how to interpret data, policy, and research in a program that takes you beyond math and finance to discover how economics affects the world around us.
The economy influences the future of consumers, businesses, and governments. Those with the power to understand it, interpret its impact, and make informed decisions and predictions based upon it can create a career for themselves in nearly any industry. CSU's online economics degree equips you with a wide range of perspectives, so you are able to analyze complex problems from multiple angles — a valuable skill in today's rapidly changing global marketplace. Learn to think broadly and critically through a blended curriculum that builds technical knowledge and an understanding of how human behavior influences economic systems.
Discover why individuals, households, communities, businesses, and governments make the decisions they do about the production and consumption of goods, services, and resources. This program artfully balances quantitative training to help you to become a better fact-based decision maker, with a deep exploration of the human aspect of economics, including studies of how various groups influence one another, the role gender plays, what the environment has to do with economics, and more.
In addition to foundational coursework, a minor is required for completion of the bachelor's degree in economics. You are able to choose from a selection of minors to tailor your studies to your personal interests and career goals:
Taught by the same faculty who teach on campus, this online bachelor's degree in economics allows you to earn the same credentials as on-campus students, but offers the flexibility you're looking for in an online program. The degree is offered by Colorado State University's College of Liberal Arts.
Students often wonder, "what can I do with an economics degree?" Whether it's career preparation, intellectual curiosity, or political change that drives you, economics has something to offer.
According to the Wall Street Journal and PayScale Inc., economics majors, on average, start at a higher salary than most other liberal arts, and even business degrees.
A major in economics also sends a message to prospective employers that you:
Because the state of our economy impacts every area of business, as someone who is able to understand and interpret it, you'll find job opportunity in virtually any industry. Examples include:
To view the faculty for this program visit the Economics department page.
This degree requires the completion of 120 credits.
Yes, some previous college credits may be transferred into this program. However, all credits must be approved by the Degree and Transfer Evaluation Unit. Learn more at the Office of the Registrar website.
As a student in CSU’s online economics bachelor’s program, you will receive the same education, learn from the same faculty, and earn the same regionally accredited degree as students on campus.
Yes, this program can be customized based on your career goals and interests. With guidance from your academic advisor, you will select between 22 and 35 elective credits. You will also select a degree minor (21 to 24 credits) from more than 15 options, including business administration, political science, sociology, and more.
Your interaction with faculty varies depending on the course, but most faculty members set aside time for online office hours and generally communicate with students via email.
How you interact with classmates also varies depending on the courses you take. Discussion boards, chat, video conferencing, and email are often used by students to collaborate on projects and exchange ideas.
This degree goes beyond math and finance to teach you how and why individual and group behaviors affect economic systems. Added flexibility is one of the primary differences between a B.A. and a B.S. Learn more by reading How is a B.A. in Economics Different from a B.S.?
Yes, you will earn the same CSU diploma that on-campus students earn. It will not say that the degree was online or distance.
Yes, after successful completion of your bachelor’s program, you may choose to attend commencement on campus in Fort Collins, Colorado.
A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete this degree. This includes:
The number of courses needed for completion of the program depends on:
*A minimum of 15 credits of ECON courses must be taken at CSU (either Main Campus or CSU Online). This includes ECON 492.
CSU's composition requirement should be met in your first semester after admission. Students must satisfy CSU's admission requirement in mathematics.
The curriculum listed below is intended to inform prospective students about the overall theme of the program and should not be used as an example program of study. Students need to consult their advisor to develop a degree completion plan based on the credits transferred into this program. You have the option to use the TransferologyTM website to conduct a self-review of your potential transfer courses. This tool will assist you in seeing how your previous college coursework may transfer to CSU.
Students are strongly encouraged to select AUCC courses in consultation with their academic advisor. The following courses are required as part of the 31 required AUCC credits for the economics degree:
Choose any four courses from the following list. A minimum of two courses must be at the upper-division (300 and 400)-level.
In consultation with your academic advisor, choose courses in any discipline. Students must earn a total of 42 upper division (300 and 400-level) credits.
Broaden your degree by adding a minor that deepens your interests and builds valuable, career-ready skills. A minor helps you explore new ideas, gain focused expertise, and strengthen your education without significantly changing your degree plan. Many courses can count toward both your major and minor, including courses you’ve already completed, as long as all requirements are finished before graduation.
| Fall semester | June 1 |
| Spring semester | November 1 |
| Summer semester | May 1 |
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Apply NowPlanning to transfer credits from another college or university? Please review our FAQ page, then complete a Tentative Transfer Evaluation Form to see how your prior credits may transfer.
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