Major code BS4225
College of Arts and Sciences
Economics Department
Bentley Annex 360
Phone: 740.593.2040
Fax: 740.593.0181
raines@ohio.edu
http://www.ohio.edu/economics
Vahe Lskvyan or William Shambora, contact persons
lskavyan@ohio.edu
shambora@ohio.edu
Program Overview
The B.S. degree in economics is a program which will focus on a mathematical approach to economics as well as related computational skills and statistical analysis. In the B.S. in economics program, students will obtain the knowledge needed for graduate study or for employment in research positions which use formal mathematical modeling, computational approaches or statistical analysis.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements but math placement at level 2 or higher is strongly recommended.
Change of Program Policy
No selective or limited admission requirements.
External Transfer Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
Candidates can pursue careers in the public and private sectors. Estimates of demand for graduates with this training are far above demand for graduates without this training. Careers can include budget analysts, survey researchers, management analysts, operations analysts or careers in academia for graduates who pursue a Ph.D.
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Requirements
