Drexel University’s STEM-designated Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Economics, Business and Organizations, housed in the School of Economics at the LeBow College of Business, combines economic analysis with insights from psychology and organizational behavior so you can understand how individuals and organizations make decisions. You’ll take complementary core courses in economics, psychology, behavioral science and business, so you’re prepared to evaluate institutional design and apply empirical evidence to decision-making in business and public contexts, while also having flexibility through electives.
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Understanding why people make the decisions they do is valuable across every industry. The behavioral economics, business, and organizations (BEBO) program combines economics, behavioral science and business to help you analyze decision-making in organizations, markets and public institutions. You’ll learn to evaluate institutional design and apply evidence-based reasoning to complex business and public policy challenges.
Drexel LeBow’s BS in Behavioral Economics, Business, and Organizations:
The BEBO degree program brings together core coursework in economics, behavioral science and business in a coordinated and complementary way. Students develop a strong foundation in economic analysis, data-driven methods and behavioral models that explain how people and organizations respond to incentives, information and uncertainty.
Coursework in behavioral economics examines psychological foundations of decision-making and social interaction, while business and organizational courses emphasize firms, management and organizational behavior. Together, these components equip students to evaluate institutional design and apply empirical evidence to decision-making in business and public contexts, while allowing flexibility through electives.
Instruction in the BEBO program emphasizes applied analysis and evidence-based reasoning. Case studies, projects and presentations encourage students to connect theory with observed behavior in organizations and markets. These activities strengthen analytical thinking and help students develop the ability to communicate behavioral and economic insights clearly to professional audiences.
This course explores how real people make choices—often predictably irrational ones—drawing on psychology and experimental evidence to enrich standard economic theory. The course examines key behavioral patterns in areas such as consumption, saving, and risk-taking, and introduces models that explain these deviations from rationality. Students will also see how behavioral insights are applied to policy design, markets, and everyday decision-making. As a required course, it supports progression in the program.
This course builds on the foundations of behavioral economics to explore applied and emerging topics in the field. It examines how psychological and experimental insights help explain real-world behavior in social and strategic settings. Areas may include behavioral industrial organization, experimental economics, behavioral macroeconomics, behavioral economic policy, and human-emerging analytic approaches interaction. 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 applies modern behavioral science and ethical/social perspectives to understand how consumers make decisions in digital and global marketplaces. It prepares students to understand and influence consumer decisions in a rapidly evolving, technology-driven marketplace, emphasizing skills in critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability.
This course provides conceptual understanding of various principles of management and organizational processes and the opportunity for skill-building in the areas of individual, interpersonal, and intergroup organizational behaviors. Students will learn the key building blocks of communication and collaboration for career success.
This course covers state-of-the-art statistical techniques for identifying causal effects including matching models, field experiments, regression discontinuity, instrumental variables, event studies, fixed effects, difference in differences, partial identification, and simulation. Students will study these techniques by applying them to data used in published papers from a variety of fields in economics and social science (e.g., health, labor, environment, business, taxation).
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
School of Economics' Class of 2024
LeBow Class of 2024
Our students have done their co-ops in a variety of organizations, both locally and around the world.
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.
Graduates are prepared to analyze and influence decision-making across business, government and nonprofit organizations. Career paths include:
The program also provides strong preparation for graduate study in economics, behavioral science, business and public policy.
If you’re curious about why people make decisions and enjoy exploring the connections between economics, psychology and business, the BEBO program could be a great fit. This interdisciplinary program is designed for students who like analyzing complex problems, working with data and applying evidence to real-world business and organizational challenges. It’s well suited for students who want to understand both individual behavior and the decisions organizations make.
As a BEBO student, you’ll develop strong analytical and communication skills that can be applied across many industries. You’ll learn to apply data-driven methods, analyze behavioral and economic insights and evaluate decision-making within organizations, markets and public institutions. Through case studies, projects and presentations, you’ll also strengthen your ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to professional audiences. These skills prepare you for a wide range of business, policy and research roles, as well as graduate study.
All undergraduate applications are processed through Drexel University’s central admissions portal. Have questions about applying to LeBow? Our undergraduate enrollment team is here to help.
Find the information you need to plan for your education through Drexel Central. Review tuition and fees, estimate the cost of attendance, and explore financial aid resources, including scholarships, grants, loans and payment options.
Our staff is ready to help you with any questions you may have about the application process, including which program is right for you. We look forward to hearing from you.
Caitlin Brady
Director, Undergraduate Programs and Recruitment
(215) 571-3570 cem398@drexel.eduGerri C. LeBow Hall 333
