Bachelor of Science - Economics

Program Description

Our B.S. degree is designed to provide economics majors additional mathematical training required for graduate work in economics. The B.S. degree couples strong economics training with a significant quantitative foundation that would best prepare students for admittance to a master’s or doctoral degree program without requiring numerous prerequisite classes. This degree also prepares students for more technical careers in applied economics or data analytics with an economic focus.

Pre-Professional Pathways

Pre-professional is a category for College of Arts and Sciences students at Western Michigan University who intend to enter a professional school after graduating with their bachelor's degrees. If you plan to enter a health profession or attend law school, WMU's pre-professional pathways offer the guidance, support, academic preparation and field experience you need to be successful. Please let your recruiter know if you are interested in one or multiple pathways. The options are:

• Pre-chiropractic
• Pre-dental
• Pre-forensic science
• Pre-law
• Pre-medicine
• Pre-naturopathic medicine
• Pre-optometry
• Pre-pharmacy
• Pre-physical therapy
• Pre-physician assistant
• Pre-public health
• Pre-veterinary
• Pre-secondary education