Economics
Online BA

Earn your degree online from UMassD

Economics is the science of decision-making. It provides a framework for understanding how human interactions and exchanges work.

Flexibly designed with part-time learners in mind, we'll help you develop analytical skills that will enable you to successfully enter any number of industries as a professional.

As an economics major at UMass Dartmouth, you'll learn how to:

Develop research and comparative analysis skills so you can collect and analyze data
Understand and interpret trends and patterns in data to make forecasts
Assess the relevance and weight of evidence
Research economic issues and design policies to solve them
Advise businesses and government on economic issues

Economics students learn to read critically, write clearly, and communicate effectively through argument, analysis, exposition, and oral presentation. Healthcare professionals holding an associate's degree who want to advance their careers as managers or supervisors may choose a concentration in Healthcare Services Administration.

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

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Career Opportunities

Graduates have a solid foundation for pursuing a variety of careers or advanced degrees. Economists enter careers in:

business
economic journalism
finance
government
insurance
management
public policy

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

Course descriptions, schedules and requirements

Transfer Applicants

Submit official transcripts from all accredited colleges or universities for which you enrolled in courses

Students coming directly from high school and/or with 0-11 college credits will be required to:

have high school transcript sent to UMass Dartmouth
have official SAT or ACT scores sent to UMass Dartmouth (only required for those applicants with a high school GPA under 3.0 and graduated from high school less than four years ago)

Students who complete high school through the GED/HiSET program will be required to:

submit a copy of the GED/HiSET certificate from the state
submit a copy of your GED/HiSET test record
submit an official high school transcript

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

UMassD online bachelor’s degree program ranked #7 in the nation by College Choice for most affordable online colleges
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

UMass Dartmouth advanced degrees

Pursue graduate study in areas such as:

Accounting
Business
Law

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.

Frequently asked questions

Have questions about the Economics Online BA program? Below are answers to common questions about admissions, curriculum, career outcomes, and student experience.

Yes. The online program is designed with part-time learners in mind, so you can build your education around work and other responsibilities. Most online courses are taught asynchronously, giving you flexibility to complete coursework on your schedule while working within established assignment deadlines.

Both degrees develop skills in economics and data analysis, but the BA offers a broader liberal arts focus, while the BS places greater emphasis on mathematics, statistics, and quantitative analysis. Choose the BA for a broader, more flexible economics education or the BS for a more technical, quantitative path.

Yes. UMass Dartmouth allows students with existing college credits to transfer up to 90 credits from a regionally accredited institution. This can make the online Economics BA a particularly good option if you’ve completed college coursework and want to finish your bachelor's degree.

Yes. Online students may be eligible for scholarships, grants, and other forms of financial aid to help make earning your degree more affordable. Eligibility varies by student and award, so we encourage you to explore your financial aid options and apply for scholarships as part of the enrollment process. Please visit our financial aid page to learn more about financial aid and scholarships.