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Economics examines how individuals, businesses, and governments allocate resources to fulfill societal demands. UTSA provides two distinct Economics degree options: the B.B.A. or B.A. Both programs establish a robust economic foundation, with the B.A. emphasizing qualitative analysis while the B.B.A. delivers business-focused training for career-oriented students. Through these programs, students master efficient resource management, understand behavioral incentives, and address modern challenges facing enterprises, institutions, and government bodies.
Alvarez College provides tailored career development services to help business students secure prestigious internships and permanent roles. Our graduates have established careers at Wall Street firms, leading tech corporations, and top accounting firms.
The Economics Department at The University of Texas at San Antonio is committed to delivering comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs that equip students with essential theoretical and quantitative economic skills. These programs enable students to apply economic principles in real-world situations, pursue advanced studies, compete in international job markets, and contribute to policy development. Additionally, the department fosters a research-rich environment where faculty and students can advance economic knowledge while elevating the prestige of the department, Carlos Alvarez College of Business, and the University. Students can choose between a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics - a flexible major that opens doors to diverse career paths in commerce, government, law, and political sectors where economic expertise is invaluable. The department also offers an economics minor available to all university students regardless of their primary field of study.