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Master the application of economic principles to practical scenarios. As an Economics BA student at UMass Boston, you'll cultivate comprehensive knowledge of economic theories, policies, and analytical techniques. Discover how to implement economic concepts to address actual challenges while preparing for professional opportunities in business, finance, government, and other sectors.
Throughout this program, you will:
Build a robust grounding in economic theory, covering both micro and macroeconomic fundamentals, and practice implementing them in workplace situations
Explore advanced data analysis techniques, developing essential abilities to gather, structure, and interpret economic information
Graduate career-ready with practical experience gained through internships and other hands-on learning experiences, complemented by thorough theoretical and research training
Your future success at UMass Boston is important to us, and that begins with your high school curriculum.
All non-native speakers of English must demonstrate English language proficiency. Students can demonstrate proficiency by submitting the following exams:
TOEFL (79+)
IELTS (6.0+)
SAT (Evidence Based Reading & Writing (ERWS) component of 480+)
ACT (Reading and English component scores totaling 34)
Duolingo English Test (100+)