B.A. in Economics

The B.A. in Economics provides students with a rigorous applied and theoretical curriculum designed to prepare them for careers in quantitative and analytical positions in private, public and nonprofit organizations. The curriculum is designed around five concentration tracks based on faculty skills and popular career paths, but Economics majors have a great deal of freedom to choose elective courses that meet individual goals.

Program Benefits

This program is rigorous yet accessible. Benefits include:

• Build/enhance quantitative and written skills
• Sharpen critical and analytical thinking power
• Dynamic range of concentrations available
• Almost all courses taught by field experts
• Opportunities for research collaborations

Minors

• Economics

At NEIU, bring your passion to life.

Northeastern Illinois University is one of the most diverse universities in the United States with a welcoming community of more than 7,000 students. Small classes mean you will work closely with our excellent faculty who will help you discover and develop ideas that will shape the future. You will learn to think critically, adapt to change, solve problems, and become a leader in your chosen field—qualities employers desire.

Northeastern’s 67-acre Main Campus is located in a safe residential community on the Northwest Side of Chicago, Illinois.

As one of the world’s great cities, Chicago is a key location for business, technology, art, food, architecture and sports.

The diversity of Chicago is reflected in the shops and restaurants that are just walking distance from NEIU thus you will never be far from the food and other items that you are used to at home. Northeastern offers students the best of both worlds—access to all Chicago has to offer and a retreat from its hustle and bustle.

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