International Direct - Bachelor of Arts - Economics

International direct admission to Louisiana State University (LSU) is available for international students with advanced English-language skills. The program focuses on academic, cultural, and professional growth to help students excel in school and prepare for a successful future.

As international direct students at Louisiana State University, they will receive exclusive and rigorous academic coursework, priority access to in-demand courses that align with their interests, guidance from academic advisors and mentors, career development and networking opportunities, and intensive classes with domestic students.

Alfred Marshall, an influential figure in economics, defined economics as the study of mankind in everyday life. Microeconomics provides a framework for analyzing decisions made by individuals and firms regarding the allocation of scarce resources and the implications of those decisions for both the decision-maker and society. Macroeconomics, building on the foundations of microeconomics, focuses on economic aggregates such as the price level and national output, and examines the effects of monetary and fiscal policy on these aggregates.

Upon graduation, students will be able to identify the role of supply and demand in a market economy, discuss the advantages and pricing of market systems, understand the economic role of government policy and the Federal Reserve, analyze economic problems using algebraic and statistical methods, and recognize the benefits and costs of a global economy.

There are various opportunities in the field of economics, including Economic Advising and Consulting, Industry & Market Analysis, Forecasting, Research, and Teaching. Graduates with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics can pursue professional careers in Financial Institutions, Insurance Companies, Non-Financial Corporations, Government Agencies, Educational Institutions, and Trade/Labor Organizations.