Economics
Exploring the Major
Why should you study Economics?
Economics is the study of how people make choices and manage resources. As such, it is a discipline with many useful tools for grappling with any real-world problem faced by individuals, families, businesses, and societies. Economics is a fascinating and broad introspection into ourselves and our world, and the major provides a solid foundation for a wide variety of careers. Majoring in economics helps students develop critical skills and acquire essential background knowledge that will allow them to make positive contributions in the world and find success after their time at BYU.
Economics Department Contacts
- Academic and Professional Development Manager: Megan Hancock
- Department Chair: Lars Lefgren
- Economics Department: Economics
Competencies & Careers
Competencies Developed in the Program
Students in the Economics program can expect to develop strong Communication, Critical Thinking, Information Literacy, and Cultural Navigation competencies.
Want to know more about these professional competencies? Career Readiness
Common Career Fields
Economics students can use their degree to pursue careers in many fields!
Some of these include: Management, Finance, Data Analytics, Policy, Government, Law, and Academia
Would you like to know more about these different fields?
Check out these common Econ Career Tracks
Meet with your advisor
Would you like to know more about the program to see if it's a good fit for your goals? Would you like to know more about your career options? Do you have a career option in mind, but you'd like resources to help you chart a path toward that goal? Come with your Academic and Professional Development Manager, Megan Hancock.
Contact the Liberal Arts Advisement Center to set up an appointment.
How to Add the Major
This is an open enrollment program! Simply submit a major change request on your Progress Report to get started in the major.
FAQ's
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Toggle ItemWhich minors do Economics students usually have?
Economics pairs will with many minors, depending on your career goals. Some common minors: Business, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Strategy, Global Business & Literacy, Philosophy, or Political Science.
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You can petition to double major. Learn about the process here