Licencjat w Ekonomii

A Foundation for Success

Get a degree that responds to today’s ever-changing marketplace. Pace’s BA in Economics helps you develop skills in critical thinking and data analysis, preparing you for the ever-changing nature of the global economy. Learn the skills you need to succeed in the career of your choice with the help of accomplished faculty and internships/research assistantships in one of the world's most prominent economic hubs.

A Growing Field

According to Fortune Magazine, economics majors have a higher median salary than all other majors outside of engineering. Wages are expected to remain high, as employers have come to recognize the value of employees with strong analytical backgrounds and critical thinking skills.

Program Features

This program is flexible and allows you to take a substantial number of electives, in consultation with your advisor, in related fields such as environmental studies, race and class studies, economic history, or whatever satisfies your intellectual curiosity.

Faculty are accomplished scholars, and you have the potential to collaborate with them on research projects and present findings at national and regional conferences.

For students who want to take their education to the next level, there is the option of joining the combined degree program. This is a joint degree, where you finish your undergraduate and master's degree in economics simultaneously.

Take Courses Like

Our rigorous course topics range from the fundamentals of economics to the culminating seminar in your senior year.

• ECO 211 Sports Economics
• ECO 266 Economics of Gender, Race, and Class
• ECO 386 Economics of Health Care

Combined Degree Track

The Combined Degree allows you to replace up to 12 undergraduate elective credits with graduate-level courses. This means you can finish almost half of the master's degree requirements by the time you complete your undergraduate coursework, leaving only 18 additional credits to complete a combined BA/MS or BS/MS degree.

International Studies Track

The International Studies Track offers you a rare, first-hand opportunity to learn about the current political, social, and economic dynamics that are impacting international economies. As part of the track, students have an opportunity to take a short-term faculty-led study abroad course to Brazil, Europe, or China. This experience will give you a unique and in-depth understanding of the challenges and opportunities that exist abroad, especially those pertaining to the business environment, financial markets and institutions, and economic development.

Public Policy Track

The objective of the Economic Policy Analysis and Public Economics track is to give you a solid background in policy development and prepare you for a career in government, politics, and public affairs at the public, private and non-profit levels. You will learn to effectively create, analyze, evaluate and quantify economic public policy, focusing on such policy areas as urban issues, healthcare, government, law, and the environment. Economic public policy analysis also prepares you to go on to graduate school for an MS in Applied Quantitative Economic Analysis and Policy which is offered at Pace University.

Opportunities and Experiences

Join our award-winning College Fed Challenge Team and/or The College Fiscal Challenge Team.

Come join our great student organizations like the Economics Society or Women in Economics, in addition to our National Honor Society—Omicron Delta Epsilon.

Accreditation

This program has STEM designation which includes benefits such as an extension for international students and a competitive edge in today’s job market.

Pace University is a private institution with campuses located in New York City and Westchester County. With a diverse student body and a commitment to providing students with a comprehensive education, Pace University offers over 100 programs across a range of disciplines, including business, law, education, health sciences, and the arts. In addition to its academic offerings, Pace University also boasts a thriving campus life, with numerous clubs, organizations, and athletics teams. With a focus on experiential learning and preparing students for successful careers, Pace is dedicated to providing its students with the necessary tools and resources to achieve their goals.