Earn a BSBA in Economics at UL Lafayette and learn to analyze markets, policy, and business decisions for careers in finance, government, and law.
Why Study Economics?
Economics is the foundation of modern business decision-making, and the basis for finance, management, marketing, and international business. In the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Economics, you'll learn to analyze the economic conditions that affect every organization and every individual, from worldwide markets and the government sector to firms, consumers, and industry structures.
You'll build your foundation in macroeconomics, which studies how the economy works as a whole, and microeconomics, which analyzes individual markets. Upper-level courses then apply economics to real questions in areas like money and banking, public finance, international economics, forecasting, and econometrics.
You Should Major in Economics If...
- You enjoyed social studies or civics classes in high school.
- You're interested in how the economy shapes the future.
- You want a career in law, finance, government, policy, or politics.
- You're analytical and organized, and you like digging into the details to solve problems.
Focus Your Degree With a Concentration
Tailor your economics degree to your career goals with a concentration:
- Business Law: Study the legal environment businesses operate in, including contracts, dispute resolution, employment law, consumer protection, and securities regulation. It's strong preparation if you're considering law school.
Learn Beyond the Classroom
Get hands-on experience in the Maraist Financial Services Lab, which has the same Bloomberg technology used by the world's leading banks, corporations, and government agencies. You can earn credit toward your degree through the Moody Business Internship Program, and connect with economists and policymakers through student memberships in national and regional economics associations. See Organizations & Associations for details.
First-year students can also join the Business Secrets Living-Learning Community, living and taking classes with other students interested in starting and managing a business.
What Can I Do With an Economics Degree?
Economics prepares you for careers ranging from government policymaking to advising businesses on strategy.
Industries and Sectors
- Banking and financial services
- Insurance
- International trade
- Real estate
- Product development
- Health care administration
- Management and marketing
- Local, state, and federal government
- Nonprofit organizations
Common Roles
- Market analyst
- Budget analyst
- Trade specialist
- City planner
- Investment banker
Economics is also a strong foundation for graduate study in economics, business, or law.
Take It Further With an MBA
An economics degree is strong preparation for a Master of Business Administration. The Moody College of Business offers its MBA on campus and 100% online, so you can keep building your analytical and leadership skills while you work.
Ready to Apply?
There's no separate application for economics. Apply to UL Lafayette, then declare economics as your major.