Major in Economics
Explore the use, distribution, and importance of resources, goods, and services in society.
As a major in economics at Santa Clara University, you’ll learn how the choices we make as individuals combine to determine how society uses its scarce resources to produce and distribute goods and services. This practical discipline provides insights into such important issues as the determinants of wealth and poverty in the global economy; the causes of unemployment, inflation, and economic growth; and the evaluation of alternative economic and social policies. You will also learn powerful analytical tools with many applications in business, law, and other careers.
Visit the Department of Economics website 
Major Requirements
Major Requirements in the College of Arts and Sciences*
In addition to fulfilling the University Core Curriculum and College of Arts and Sciences requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree, students majoring in economics must complete the following departmental requirements:
- ECON 1 or 1E, 2, and 3
- MATH 11 and 12, or MATH 30 and 31
- MATH 8 or OMIS 40, and ECON 41 and 42
- ECON 113, 114 115, and 181 or 182
- FIVE upper-division economics electives, at least two of which must be completed after ECON 113 and 115
*Students in the Leavey School of Business can also major in economics. The requirements are somewhat different: Visit the Department of Economics website for details.
