Bachelor's Degree in Economics

The major coursework puts a premium on data analysis, logical problem solving, and excellent speaking and writing skills — all areas identified by the American Economic Association as critical to student success in this industry.

• BT 343 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory

• BT 344 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory

• BT 436 Game Theory

• BT 440 Money, Banking and Financial Institutions

• QF 200 Financial Econometrics

Choose 1 elective course

• BT 360 Financial Time Series

• BT 450 Global Business Seminar

• ECON 401 The Future of Work in the Age of AI

• MGT 451 Computational Models of Thought and Behavior

• QF 202 Financial Time Series

In addition to your core of major-specific courses, you'll complete a suite of courses to provide you with an understanding and appreciation for the business fundamentals, including entrepreneurship, operations, business law, information systems, international business, accounting, finance, marketing and management. These courses will help you develop critical thinking and presentation skills, and encourage you to apply your learning to solve complex business problems.

• ACC 200 Financial Accounting

• ACC 215 Managerial Accounting

• MGT 100 Principles of Management

• ECON 242 Economics

• BT 105 AI Applications in Information Systems and Analytics

• BT 221 Statistics

• BT 223 Applied Models and Simulation

• MGT 290 Business Career Seminar

• FIN 321 Corporate Finance

• MGT 330 Social Psychology & Organizational Behavior

• MKT 350 Marketing

• MGT 413 Business Law

• ISE 350 Logistics and Supply Chain Management

• MIS 110 Intro to Scientific Computing, or CS 115 Intro to Computer Science

• MIS 201 Fundamentals of Information Systems with Excel Lab

• MGT 300 Business Communication

• Two information systems courses

• Two technology courses

The practice core at Stevens is where you’ll apply the skills you’ve learned in real business simulations, culminating in the Stevens Innovation Expo. For your expo project, you'll work in teams to either pursue a startup business concept of your creation, or work with executives at a New York-area business on a real-world consulting project. It’s one of the strongest examples of learning by doing — a value emphasized by Stevens and the School of Business — and provides instant credibility for your resume.

• BT 301 Strategy

• BT 372 Entrepreneurship

• BT 401 Advance Strategy

• MGT 411 Senior Design I

• MGT 412 Senior Design II

Required:

• PRV 101 First Year Experience

Frontiers of Technology

Choose 3 elective courses:

• PRV 201 AI and Machine Learning

• PRV 202 Data Science and Analytics

• PRV 203 Biotechnology

• PRV 204 Sustainability

• PRV 205 Quantum Technology

The arts and sciences core is a distinguishing feature of a Stevens education, and will help you hone talents such as written and oral communication and teamwork, while gaining a broader perspective on the world around you through courses in literature, political science, history and the social sciences.

• HASS 103 Freshman Writing

• HASS 105 CAL Colloquium

• MA 117 Calculus I

• MA 119 Multivariable Calculus & Finite Math

• Two Humanities courses  – one upper-level course and one lower-level course

• One science course

The Economics undergraduate major combines economic theory with technology, quantitative analysis and data-driven decision-making to prepare students to understand and solve complex business and economic problems.

Economics students study microeconomics, macroeconomics, statistics, applied modeling, finance, information systems and data analysis, along with the broader business curriculum. The program emphasizes logical problem-solving, quantitative analysis and effective written and oral communication and is aligned with guidelines established by the American Economic Association.

Economics students can participate in the Finance, Investment Banking and Advisory Society, Stevens Consulting Club, Stevens Women in Business, Phi Beta Lambda and other business and economics-related organizations.

Economics students have strong opportunities to gain professional experience throughout their undergraduate years. 94% of business students complete at least one paid internship before graduation, and 53% complete two paid experiences, with opportunities in accounting, auditing, financial analysis, taxation, consulting, and related business fields.

Students can also participate in faculty-led research, working directly with professors on projects involving accounting, financial data, analytics, and artificial intelligence.

Together, these experiences allow students to apply classroom knowledge to real-world business challenges while developing the technical, analytical, and professional skills employers value.

Stevens has developed a three-year bachelor’s degree plan for eligible students who enter with 24 or more college credits earned through AP and dual-enrollment coursework in high school.

With careful academic planning and by applying eligible incoming credits toward degree requirements, students may be able to complete their undergraduate degree in three years and use their fourth year to pursue a master’s degree, creating the opportunity to earn both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in just four years.

92% of Economics graduates achieved their desired outcome within six months of graduation, with an average starting salary of $84,100 for the Class of 2025.

Graduates are prepared for analytical careers in financial services, consulting, economic analysis, business intelligence, government and technology, as well as graduate study in economics, finance, analytics, law and related fields.

The combination of economics, business and analytics prepares Economics students for employment across banking, financial services, consulting, technology, government and research organizations, particularly in the New York metropolitan area.

Examples of employers include: Barclays, Deloitte, Sapura Energy and JP Morgan.