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Economics Online
BS

Offered as: 
Online
Undergraduate

Earn your degree online from UMassD

Our online bachelor's degree in economics uses economic theory and empirical analysis to address real-world problems. Learn the underpinnings of economic decision-making by identifying and analyzing the costs and benefits of financial and policy decisions. 

  • Earn 120 credits for a BS in Economics online
  • Complete your BS in Economics online if you already have some college credits and a GPA of at least 2.0

You will be trained in econometrics, statistical methods, and software specifically for economic data. The knowledge and skills acquired in the concentration in applied economics prepare students for entry-level analytical positions in finance, government, healthcare, consulting, and other fields.

As a student in the online economics program at UMass Dartmouth, you'll learn how to:

  • collect and analyze micro and macroeconomic data
  • evaluate findings from data analysis
  • formulate recommendations for business decisions and policymakers
  • interpret and forecast market trends
  • research economic issues and evaluate policy solutions

Economists pursue careers in business, economic journalism, finance, government, insurance, management, public policy, and real estate. Your degree will also prepare you for graduate study in areas such as business, policy, and law.

Transferring to UMassD

With our generous transfer policy, students with existing credits may transfer up to 90 credits from a regionally accredited institution.

UMass Dartmouth Bachelor of Economics students must complete 120 credits to graduate.

Sample Course Offerings

Examples of Economics degree courses offered include (course offerings subject to change):

  • Environmental Economics
  • Health Economics
  • State and Local Public Economics
  • Labor Economics
  • Public Economics

Required Courses

Introductory level major requirements

  • ECO 231 - Principles of Microeconomics
  • ECO 232 - Principles of Macroeconomics

Core major requirements

  • ECO 300 - Mathematical Economics
  • ECO 301 - Intermediate Microeconomics
  • ECO 311 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
  • ECO 320 – Economics Internship
  • ECO 330 – Statistics Lab
  • ECO 332 - Economic Statistics
  • ECO 333 – Econometrics
  • ECO 336 – Econometrics Lab
  • ECO 350 – Intermediate Writing in Economics
  • ECO 492 – Senior Seminar

Upper-level electives

  • 6 credits of 300- or 400-level ECO courses

Total credits: 36 

Course descriptions, schedules and requirements

Student success

Career opportunities

The online bachelor of science degree in economics will prepare you for the following careers:

  • account representative
  • consultant
  • data analyst
  • financial analyst
  • insurance underwriter
  • mortgage broker
  • policy analyst
  • sales and operations manager

UMassD advantages

Customize your education and receive the help and guidance to finish as planned:

  • UMassD rated #4 in Massachusetts for online bachelor's programs, #6 in New England, and #70 nationwide by U.S. News & World Report
  • Value and affordability of a UMass education
  • Generous transfer policy
  • One-on-one personal advising from enrollment through graduation
  • Free online and in-person tutoring and writing center

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Learning Style: Online

Online courses are taught by UMass Dartmouth faculty to provide high quality instruction and personal attention. Students have the flexibility to accommodate work and home responsibilities within the structure of defined assignment due dates. The majority of our online courses are taught asynchronously.