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Our department is considered among the best in the global market and is highly ranked in the United States. We engage in innovative research and provide first-rate teaching with comprehensive coverage of all the major fields in modern economics. A degree in IU Economics will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need for the careers of today and those that emerge tomorrow.

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Breaking News: New Bachelor of Science in Economics and Quantitative Methods Degree

We are excited to share that a new degree will soon be available in the Economics Department. The Bachelor of Science in Economics and Quantitative Methods has received final approval from Indiana’s Commission on Higher Education, and we expect that current IU students will be able to declare it for their major as early as the Spring 2023 semester.

Students pursuing this degree will acquire a unique set of skills that combine applied quantitative methods with economic reasoning facilitated by the core economics curriculum. Detailed information on degree requirements and degree maps will be available soon.

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We offer an undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree, as well as two interdepartmental degrees and two minors. Our top-ranked graduate program includes a Master’s degree and a doctoral degree.

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It’s vital in our global economy to prepare for more than one career path. In IU Economics, you’ll get the training you need to succeed in your field of interest, along with the foundational skills employers want most to make you marketable for the jobs of the future.

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Our faculty conducts trailblazing research and publishes in top economics journals. We are as passionate about economics as we are about teaching, and enjoy sharing our expertise with our undergraduate and graduate students.

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