Degree Title
Bachelor of Arts
Spring 2025 Start Date:
January 6, 2025
Summer A 2025 Start Date:
May 5, 2025
Overview
Economics is about much more than just money. It’s a way to understand and predict how people behave.This includes in situations involving scarcity, resources, and incentives. It’s also about understanding populations and historical trends that worked to shape countries, organizations and governments. It analyzes empirical data to better understand human behavior, the impact of programs, and public policy. Economics includes every sector in the business world, so an online bachelor’s degree in Economics is valuable in a vast range of careers.
Our fully online bachelor’s degree in Economics provides students with an understanding of economic problems and institutions, and with the analytical tools to apply this knowledge to contemporary problems. The program is designed for students who desire a career in business, government, international agencies or multinational corporations; and for those planning graduate study in economics, business, law, public administration, urban studies or international relations.
Economics is an ideal major for students interested in working for state or federal government, and working for non-profits in many spheres, especially those related to influencing government policy. Students considering graduate school in a number of fields will make themselves more marketable with a major in economics. In particular, economics is a popular major for students planning to attend law school.
Even if you are still considering a career in the private sector, economics may be for you. In fact, economics majors entering the private sector earn more on average than do business majors.
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Why Apply?
There are many reasons for majoring or minoring in economics. Whether you are interested in pursuing an advanced degree (such as an MBA or a law degree), attaining a high-paying job, learning more about financial markets, or better understanding the ever-changing global environment, a degree in economics can help you reach your goals.
Who employs economists? Companies, governments, non-profits and international organizations!
The Economics major stresses the analytical and quantitative skills necessary for today's jobs. Employers looking to hire in financial institutions or consulting firms often consider economics to be an extremely attractive major. The Economics department at FIU has placed its majors and minors in banking, government jobs, consulting, financial firms, law schools, business schools, and Ph.D. programs. The American Economics Association describes some of the diverse career opportunities available to graduates with an Economics degree.
Below is a sample of employers for whom students majoring or minoring in economics at FIU have worked following graduation.
ABN Amro, Banco Atlantico, Bank Atlantic, City of Miami, City of Miami Beach, Government of Anguilla, Government of Colombia, Hamilton Bank, Lehman Brothers, Merill Lynch, Price Waterhouse Coopers, Prudential Securities, SunTrust, U.S. Bureau of the Census, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, Villamil Consulting.
Each semester, several firms come to the FIU main campus for the purpose of recruiting graduates. Below is a list of just some of the firms that routinely recruit FIU graduates who have majored in economics.
Andersen Consulting, Citibank, Ford Motor Credit, General Electric Company, Goldman-Sachs, Marriot International, Nations Bank, Prudential Insurance and Financial Services, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, BellSouth Business Systems, Burdines Department Stores, CINTAS Corporation, Home Depot, IBM Corporation, Kraft Foods, Sprint, SunTrust, Target, Walt Disney World.
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Courses
For more information on the Bachelor of Arts in Economics program please visit the FIU Course Catalog. If you would like to view the specific courses related to the program, please use the breadcrumbs on the Course Catalog to go back and select the “Courses” tab.
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Admissions
For more information on the admissions process and how to apply please visit the FIU Admissions website.
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Tuition
We’re thrilled that you’re considering online education and want you to know exactly what to expect for tuition and fees. Education is an investment in your future. Use the following student tuition and fees calculator to determine your costs.
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Top Faculty
The department's core consists of 17 full-time faculty, who are ably supported by our experienced adjunct and emeritus faculty, our smart and hard-working graduate instructors, and our wonderful staff.
120 Credits Required
235.57 Per Credit Hour (In-State) + Fees
648.87 Per Credit Hour (Out-of-State) + Fees
* Total tuition and fees are subject to change.
Highlights
- Fully online degree
- Program start date: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Become part of an exceptional community and make the most of your education. Join the Honors College.
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