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The program provides students with fundamental economic analysis tools, key facts, and institutional knowledge to prepare them for civic leadership roles. It offers economics majors an introduction to specialized areas within the discipline. Combined with a broad liberal arts education, this curriculum fosters intellectual curiosity, analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills. The program also addresses growing needs for skilled economists in business, government, and academia through graduate-level preparation.
Coursework spans economic theory, environmental economics, monetary policy, international trade, public finance, labor markets, development economics, comparative systems, econometrics, and industrial organization.
The University of Montana's Economics undergraduate program develops valuable quantitative, research, and writing competencies applicable across diverse fields. Notably, economics ranks in the top ten highest-paying college majors for entry-level positions. Graduates pursue careers in business, government, and non-profits, or continue studies in economics, law, and public policy at advanced levels.