Economics Online
BS

Earn your degree online from UMassD

Our online bachelor's degree in economics uses economic theory and empirical analysis to address real-world problems. Learn the underpinnings of economic decision-making by identifying and analyzing the costs and benefits of financial and policy decisions.

Earn 120 credits for a BS in Economics online
Complete your BS in Economics online if you already have some college credits and a GPA of at least 2.0

You will be trained in econometrics, statistical methods, and software specifically for economic data. The knowledge and skills acquired in the concentration in applied economics prepare students for entry-level analytical positions in finance, government, healthcare, consulting, and other fields.

As a student in the online economics program at UMass Dartmouth, you'll learn how to:

collect and analyze micro and macroeconomic data
evaluate findings from data analysis
formulate recommendations for business decisions and policymakers
interpret and forecast market trends
research economic issues and evaluate policy solutions

Economists pursue careers in business, economic journalism, finance, government, insurance, management, public policy, and real estate. Your degree will also prepare you for graduate study in areas such as business, policy, and law.

Transferring to UMassD

With our generous transfer policy, students with existing credits may transfer up to 90 credits from a regionally accredited institution.

UMass Dartmouth Bachelor of Economics students must complete 120 credits to graduate.

Sample Course Offerings

Examples of Economics degree courses offered include (course offerings subject to change):

Environmental Economics
Health Economics
State and Local Public Economics
Labor Economics
Public Economics

Required Courses

Introductory level major requirements

ECO 231 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 232 - Principles of Macroeconomics

Core major requirements

ECO 300 - Mathematical Economics
ECO 301 - Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 311 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 320 – Economics Internship
ECO 330 – Statistics Lab
ECO 332 - Economic Statistics
ECO 333 – Econometrics
ECO 336 – Econometrics Lab
ECO 350 – Intermediate Writing in Economics
ECO 492 – Senior Seminar

Upper-level electives

6 credits of 300- or 400-level ECO courses

Total credits: 36

Course descriptions, schedules and requirements

Student success

Career opportunities

The online bachelor of science degree in economics will prepare you for the following careers:

account representative
consultant
data analyst
financial analyst
insurance underwriter
mortgage broker
policy analyst
sales and operations manager

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UMassD advantages

Customize your education and receive the help and guidance to finish as planned:

UMassD rated #4 in Massachusetts for online bachelor's programs, #6 in New England, and #70 nationwide by U.S. News & World Report
Value and affordability of a UMass education
Generous transfer policy
One-on-one personal advising from enrollment through graduation
Free online and in-person tutoring and writing center

Rankings

100% of economics majors are employed within six months of graduation - Class of 2023 NACE survey stat-301a Jul, 2024 Keywords: Alumni, CAS, Distinction, Factsheet, Graduate, Outcomes,
#10 Best Online Bachelor's in Economics - Academic Influence stat-164a Dec, 2023 Keywords: Academics, CAS, Distinction, Factsheet, Online, Undergraduate,

Learning style: online

Online courses are taught by UMass Dartmouth faculty to provide high quality instruction and personal attention. Students have the flexibility to accommodate work and home responsibilities within the structure of defined assignment due dates. The majority of our online courses are taught asynchronously.