Drexel University’s Bachelor of Arts in Economics, housed in the School of Economics at the LeBow College of Business, emphasizes the development and interpretation of economics through critical reasoning, discussion and engagement with related social sciences. You’ll explore how economic models are used to analyze issues in areas such as public policy, industrial development, law and human welfare, with attention on institutional and social context. With extensive free electives, you can shape your studies around your academic and career interests.
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School of Economics’ Class of 2024
Economics helps explain how incentives, institutions and markets influence decisions that affect individuals, organizations and society. At Drexel LeBow, you’ll build a strong foundation in economic theory while strengthening the analytical and communication skills employers value.
Faculty in Drexel’s School of Economics bring expertise across areas including macroeconomics, international trade, industrial organization and behavioral economics. They connect classroom learning to current events, public policy and emerging economic issues while providing opportunities for mentorship and undergraduate research.
Drexel LeBow’s BA in Economics:
The BA in Economics emphasizes the development and interpretation of economic theory through critical reasoning, discussion and engagement with related social sciences. Students explore how economic models are used to analyze issues in public policy, industrial development, law and human welfare while considering institutional and social context.
Instruction commonly draws on history and current events, including economic shocks, market disruptions and policy changes. Writing-intensive assignments, individual projects and presentations help students communicate economic ideas clearly while strengthening analytical thinking and communication skills.
This course is intended for 2nd Year students majoring or minoring in Economics and students who have recently added Economics as a major or minor or are seriously considering doing so in the near future. Survey of Economic Policy will cover a variety of economics policy-oriented topics throughout the course utilizing the tools of analysis introduced in Econ 1201 and Econ 1202. Examples include the financial crisis in Greece, merger analysis, free trade areas, social security, and unemployment. The course will provide students with an introduction to the topics covered in the advanced classes in economics including industrial organization, public finance, game theory, international trade, and intermediate macroeconomics. As an elective, it provides additional depth for interested students.
This course examines the role of public policy, government expenditures, and taxation in the economy. Students will learn to apply the core principles of economic efficiency and equity to evaluate the conditions under which market failures may justify government intervention in specific markets and to assess the resulting economic consequences of various forms of government intervention. Students will also learn to identify who bears the burden of taxation and analyze the social cost of tax-induced distortions to economic behavior in relation to a wide variety of common tax instruments.
This course covers the development of economic ideas primarily from the eighteenth century (in the writings of Adam Smith) to the beginning of the twenty-first. The emergences of new and heterodox schools of thought are considered along with their contributions to the understanding of economic society. As a required course, it supports progression in the program. Students will learn to apply key concepts, analyze real-world situations, and communicate evidence-based recommendations.
This course provides an in-depth introduction to dominant theories behind short-run economic fluctuations and long-run economic growth. This course employs both mathematical and graphical tools to discuss determination of output, employment, and price level in the aggregate economy. It also covers effectiveness of monetary and fiscal policies in dealing with unemployment and inflation. As a required course, it supports progression in the program. Students will learn to apply key concepts, analyze real-world situations, and communicate evidence-based recommendations.
This course is designed to give students who have taken several courses in economics an opportunity to put what they have learned to work, and gain wider and deeper knowledge of the field, though research, discussions and writing. Students will share their work by oral presentation to the class, with mutual assessment of progress. A paper will also be required.
Through the Drexel Co-op program, students alternate classroom learning with full-time professional experience through University-approved employers. With plans of study that allow for up to three co-ops, you can gain as much as 18 months of practical experience while building professional networks, developing career clarity and applying classroom knowledge in real-world settings.
Graduate with as much as 18 months of experience in the workplace
LeBow Class of 2024
Our students have done their co-ops in a variety of organizations, both locally and around the world.
Susquehanna, Growth Equity, Ariva, IKEA Group, Glenmede, LEAF Capital
Co-op is just one way to gain real-world experience at LeBow. Many students also expand their experience through consulting courses, case competitions, research projects, international residencies, industry events, alumni mentorship and other hands-on learning opportunities.
Many of these opportunities are made possible through the Dana and David Dornsife Office for Experiential Learning, where students work on real and simulated projects with industry partners. Partners have included organizations such as Unilever, the Philadelphia 76ers, Boeing, PwC, and nonprofit and governmental agencies.
A BA in Economics prepares graduates to analyze complex problems, evaluate policy and make informed decisions across a wide range of industries. Combined with Drexel’s experiential learning model, graduates develop the analytical and communication skills needed for careers that require critical thinking and quantitative reasoning.
Graduates are prepared for a range of careers, such as:
The program also provides strong preparation for graduate study in economics, business and public policy, as well as professional programs such as law school.
The BA in Economics is a strong fit for students who are curious about how individuals, businesses and governments make decisions and how those decisions shape markets, public policy and society. If you enjoy analyzing complex issues, thinking critically and connecting economic concepts to current events, history and social issues, this program offers the flexibility to explore those interests while building strong analytical and communication skills.
You’ll develop the ability to analyze economic problems using theory and evidence while strengthening skills that employers value across industries. Throughout the program, you’ll learn to:
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Caitlin Brady
Director, Undergraduate Programs and Recruitment
(215) 571-3570 cem398@drexel.eduGerri C. LeBow Hall 333
