Dedman College Majors

economics

Faculty members include noted experts who conduct ongoing research but never are too busy to work closely with each student. Choose from one of four undergraduate degree plans:

B.A. in Economics: provides a broad spectrum of liberal arts education with emphasis on economics
B.S. in Economics: specialized training with graduate work in business economics or law in mind
B.S. in Economics with Financial Applications: specialized training with a decided focus on financial and advanced economic courses
B.S. in Economics with Systems Analysis: integrates economics, operations research, and computer science

Degree Highlights

B.A. in Economics
Minimum 30 term hours (10 classes)

B.S. in Economics
Minimum 45 term hours (15 classes)

B.S. in Economics with Systems Analysis
Minimum 60 term hours (20 classes)

B.S. in Economics with Finance Applications
Minimum 51 term hours (17 classes)

Minor in Economics
Minimum 18 term hours (6 classes)

Related Majors and Minors

Economics easily combines with other majors. Areas that make good double-major pairs with economics include international studies, finance, financial consulting, management information systems, political science, and public policy.

Careers

Companies are increasingly hiring economics majors. Some SMU economics graduates have gone on to become economic analysts, internal auditors, project managers, investment banking analysts, and lawyers. Graduate school also can help further a career in economics.

Faculty

Economics faculty members are among the top names in economic research today. Recent projects have included sources of financial market volatility, intrahousehold resource allocation, and productivity in domestic and foreign industries. Many students assist faculty members in conducting research. All instructors place a high priority on teaching excellence and working closely with students.

Internships & Study Abroad

Dedman College students get paid internships through the Hegi Family Career Development Center. Students majoring in economics may be eligible to earn up to three (3) graded credits toward their degrees by enrolling for unpaid, faculty-directed internships through the Dedman College Internship Program.

Take your strong economics background beyond borders by participating in the SMU Study Abroad Program. Choose from yearlong, semester, or summer programs at locations around the globe that emphasize such courses as economics and political science. SMU-in-Copenhagen is particularly of interest to economics majors.