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Ball State's economics program equips you for diverse, challenging careers in business, government, nonprofits, education, law, finance, and beyond. You'll gain deep insights into economic systems and their evolution in dynamic environments. Our rigorous curriculum offers small classes led by dedicated faculty, an active economics student organization, internship placements, practical experiences like the Federal Reserve Challenge, and additional learning pathways through the Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute and Center for Business and Economic Research.
The political economy track attracts both liberal arts students from the College of Science and Humanities and economics majors seeking a non-business specialization. This option mirrors popular Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PP&E) programs emerging at universities worldwide. While completing fundamental economics coursework, students enjoy flexibility to explore beyond traditional business or math requirements.