Why Earn Your Economics Degree at Saint Leo University?
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics provides students with the skills needed for professional and personal success. Focused on producing critical thinkers and logical problem solvers with strong analytical skills, coursework in the degree explores how the economic way of thinking can be applied to real-world situations. The business core courses provide you with a modern integrated business curriculum that includes broad exposure to each of the functional areas of business (accounting, finance, management and marketing) to accompany the solid foundation in economics all of which provides you with the opportunity to work in many different careers.
The Bachelor of Arts degree in economics offered only at University Campus is designed for students interested in developing critical thinking skills while acquiring the knowledge of economic theories and practices that are applicable to real-world situations. The business core courses provide students in the B.A. program with a modern integrated business curriculum that includes broad exposure to each of the functional areas of business (accounting, finance, information technology, management and marketing) to accompany their solid foundation in economics. Graduates with a degree in economics have the opportunity for careers such as financial analysts, purchasing managers, insurance underwriters, bank managers, and operations/data analysts.
Learning Experience:
Campus
Est. Time to Complete:
4 years
Credit Hours:
120 hours
Undergraduate Economics Program Details
Whether interning for a firm or listening to alumni and working professionals share their industry experience, you'll understand the importance of economics in the real world and on a global scale.
Learn Your Way:
Online, On Campus, or Near You
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What are the on-campus facilities like?
Students who pursue their degrees at Saint Leo’s main campus near sunny Tampa Bay, Florida, join a community of enthusiastic learners just like them.
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What are the benefits of earning your economics degree online?
Saint Leo University’s online learning experience provides a well-rounded education with the flexibility to tailor your course of study to meet your individual needs. We know our students have lives outside school, and we seek to meet them where they are. Online students can count on receiving excellent academics as well as opportunities for hands-on learning.
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Taking online classes has afforded me the opportunity to learn while maintaining a job. They give me some flexibility to study at times that work more cohesively with my schedule and allow me to utilize resources such as the library 24 hours a day.
Bentley Streat | Hayes, VA
Are education centers near you offering economics degree programs?
You may also choose to pursue your degree through one of our education centers, which merge a traditional in-person education with the flexibility to match your lifestyle. Education centers offer eight-week academic terms as well as evening and weekend classes.
Career Outlook
No matter which learning experience you choose, you will receive plenty of professional development opportunities, industry knowledge from expert professors, and support from the Saint Leo community. All this together means that you will be ready for a successful career or continued studies upon graduation.
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How will you gain real experience?
Study abroad
Prepare for life in a global economy by studying abroad at one of the many international universities with whom Saint Leo maintains a partnership.
Memberships
Membership in Saint Leo’s chapter of Phi Beta Lambda is open to all business majors.
Competitions and conferences
Participate in the annual Business Plan Competition or participate at conferences including Saint Leo’s annual International Business Conference.
What can you do with an undergraduate economics degree?
The answer: Practically everything. Your options are endless.
From the personalized attention with your instructors to internships, study abroad, and co-curricular activities, the opportunities are endless to prepare yourself for success. At Saint Leo University a degree in Economics “Prepares you for a lifetime of decision making!” As an economics major, you will be able to analytically and critically solve complex problems; be skilled in working with data; and be adept at presenting information based on sound methodologies. Government, corporate, private sector, and global industries have a recognized need for graduates with a solid background and understanding of economics.
Watch this short video provided by the American Economic Association that describes some of the exciting opportunities that an Economics degree has to offer individuals just like you.
What are the top economics degree jobs?
- Bank Officer
- Business Consultant
- Financial Analyst/Planner
- Operations/Data Analyst
College of Business
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Saint Leo University’s Donald R. Tapia College of Business provides a values-centered education that develops tomorrow’s business leaders. Our students create a personal legacy of character and integrity, developing into responsible global citizens ready to contribute to society across numerous fields. As the largest Catholic business College in the U.S., students find flexible degree program options at University Campus, education centers in five states, and online.
From associate to doctoral offerings, our accredited degree programs infuse student-centered teaching, future-paced research, entrepreneurial leadership, and professional networking opportunities. Students publish papers in esteemed academic journals, present original research at national conferences, and travel around the world to learn about the complexities of overseas markets. Faculty bring decades of practical experience to the coursework, ensuring students are on the cutting edge of their desired field to achieve career success.
Student Stories
Academically, I majored in marketing and even with how much marketing has evolved socially/digitally since my time at Saint Leo, I use so much of what I learned every single day. My international business courses have absolutely come in handy when doing business in other territories and overseas, knowing when I have to adjust to different standards.
Joey Gandolfo, class of 2008
Saint Leo was a smaller and more intimate environment than many other institutions. That intimacy helped to reinforce the value of building relationships that has stayed with me and benefitted my career.
Davion Cooper, class of 2011
I feel a natural and symbolic connection to the core values of the college and my own Catholic values. Saint Leo really lives up to its reputation for promoting a values-based education through the core values.
Lauren Boos, class of 2019
I think the sense of community at Saint Leo, the teachers, and those working with Saint Leo in many capacities, truly prepare their graduate and undergraduate students to become teachers and administrators. I don’t know of any other university where you get that sense of community. Even with the online programs, there is that feeling of being a part of the community.
Mike Lastra, class of 2015
My experience at Saint Leo was amazing. I had the flexibility to learn from home, while at the same time, having an available teacher to help me when I became stuck or confused. The fact that I completed my degree while working full time, raising two little kids, and being a wife to my husband. The focus that I had while completing my degree, to me, is a huge accomplishment.
Retania Patterson | Online Health Care Management Program
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Accreditation
Saint Leo University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees.
