Economics Bachelor's Degree

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Economics at Michigan Tech positions our graduates to stand out through personalized pathways in natural resources, data analytics, as well as business foundations.

By blending business and economics, Huskies have the valuable opportunity to work across STEM disciplines on Enterprise teams, gaining industry-level leadership experience as early as their first year. The result is a well-rounded educational experience—and graduates who are prepared to examine and solve high-level, high-tech business, economic, and social problems.

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90%

job placement rate in the College of Business
$6.15M

total scholarships and grants awarded to undergraduate business students
Top Three

Michigan Tech business students place high at the CMU New Venture Competition

Tomorrow Needs Tech-Focused Economists

An undergraduate economics degree is a strong foundation. For STEM majors, a dual degree in economics can further define your path and differentiate your résumé. Students with a passion for applying economics to natural resource and environmental issues can dive deeper into the subject by pursuing a Master of Science in Natural Resource Economics.

Be Career Ready

Earn a business degree from Michigan Tech and graduate career-ready for tomorrow's technology-driven world.

Each year, more than 400 employers come to campus to recruit Huskies at our Career Fairs. Our business grads go on to work at Fortune 500 companies, tech start-ups, small businesses, and everywhere in between.

Career Opportunities for STEM-Powered Economics

Budget analyst
Data analyst
Economist
Financial planner
Lawyer
Natural resource manager
Policy maker
Statistician

STEM-powered

Technology-fueled business careers start here, where we never stop advancing. We prepare our Huskies to analyze, operationalize, and lead the global business revolution.

Find Your Pack

With nine business majors to choose from, you're sure to find your academic home at a top-rated business school where you can geek out with other students who love the same things you do. Find what makes you tick. Build a future-forward career.

Dive into analytics and help define next-gen FinTech. Experience cutting-edge supply chain management, marketing, and project management by working with real clients as part of courses, internships, and travel abroad experiences. Participate in market research and sharpen your entrepreneurial skills in competitions or at the regional Small Business Development Center hosted on campus (they hire interns!). Present your work at regional and national conferences. Get an insider’s view of success in the world of business from faculty and alumni who are industry experts and can show you how it’s done. From Wall Street to the West Coast—in the College of Business, Huskies go places.

The accelerated master's degree program allows you to complete a master's degree in just two additional semesters beyond your bachelor's—including a Tech MBA®.

Undergraduate Majors

Not sure which major is the right fit?
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Or, start with our General Business option and give yourself time to decide.

Dual Majors

Students in the Michigan Tech College of Business have the flexibility to expand their skills and career options by pursuing a dual major—with as few as 32 additional credits. Courses from one degree can double count in another. And when electives are chosen wisely, students can leverage a broader business background—making them even more employable. Combinations include:

Accounting and Finance

Accounting and Management Information Systems

Management Information Systems and Marketing

Marketing and Engineering Management

Management and Marketing

Minors

Learn the language of business at a flagship technological university by adding a business minor to your resume. A minor allows you to specialize in a discipline complementary to your major. We recommend that you begin your minor studies as early as possible in your academic career.

Business

Business IT Solutions

Construction Management

Economics

Entrepreneurship, Technology, and Innovation

FinTech

Global Business