2. Our program is rigorous, designed to provide you with the tools you need to succeed
after graduation. Students in our undergraduate program take:
h 5 economics foundation courses, to provide you the basictheory and methods of analysis
h 1 calculus and 1 statistics class
h 1 economic history or development class and 1 quantitative and analytic methods class
h 3 upper-level economics classes of your choosing
h 15 credits of supporting courses from any combination of departments; this is your
chance to personalize the degree to your needs and wants.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
h Motivated students looking to become leaders
in national or international policy, business,
research, and law;
h Those who will need strong analytic,
decision-making, or quantitative skills in
their chosen professions;
h Talented students with an aptitude
for critical thinking.
“There are so many options after
getting a degree here—work,
law school, getting a Ph.D. I’m
going to graduate school for
development studies!”
h Mariama Sow
“My proudest moment was when
I received a scholarship from the
Economics Department—thank
you so much for supporting my
studies and aspirations!”
h Ellen Yu
Live near Washington, D.C., where
national and international economic
policy is made and discussed. Our well-
regarded program gives you access to
talented and accomplished faculty with
a variety of specializations, including
environmental, labor, experimental,
public finance, international
development, macroeconomics, and
industrial organization. Develop the
skills necessary to become a leader
in industry, government or non-profit
organizations—economics graduates
are in demand with employers
ranging from the EPA, World Bank,
Council of Economic Advisors, the
State Department, Federal Reserve
Board, major national consulting
firms, non-profits, and many more.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
