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Economics graduates are versatile professionals with strong analytical skills. An economics degree opens doors to diverse career paths across business, government, and nonprofit sectors. This major also provides solid groundwork for advanced degrees in economics, business administration, public policy, international relations, environmental studies, and other disciplines. Notably, law schools frequently recommend undergraduate economics as excellent preparation for legal studies.
Old Dominion University offers comprehensive coursework including microeconomics, macroeconomics, developmental economics, environmental economics, international trade, labor markets, transportation systems, urban development, and other specialized areas
The program may offer opportunities for guided independent research, allowing students to explore specific economic topics with faculty mentorship