Major in Business Economics

Our economics major explores the topic of scarcity and the reasoning behind important decisions made by businesses, consumers, and the government. The major provides students with the analytical and critical thinking skills necessary to analyze the behavior and interactions of economic agents and how economies work. Students who major in economics can be exposed to research techniques, quantitative analysis, policymaking methods and more and prepare for a career in the private and public sector as well as graduate studies. If this interests you, keep reading!  

Why Study Business Economics at Northwest

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for economists is projected to increase by six percent in the coming decade. That's a pretty steady increase! As we continue to transition into a technology-driven workplace, the need for data analysis and trend research will only continue to increase. If you find yourself interested in these tasks, we encourage you to consider this program.

At Northwest, economics majors are taught by faculty who have received Faculty Excellence Awards and the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. Classes are small, and upper-level courses have an average of fewer than 10 students.

Looking for a minor? Be sure to look into our minor economics program.