Economics Major | Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics

Clinton Hall, current home of the Department of Economics in the W. Frank Barton School of Business.

Wichita State's economics program emphasizes hands-on experiences and real world applications for applied learning, and includes close collaboration with a world-class economics faculty.

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Students studying economics learn how to interperate and analyze how individuals and groups make decisions and interact. Economics majors explore a variety of topics including resource allocation, incentives and wealth across a wide variety of areas including business, law and public affairs. In addition to core business courses, the Department of Economics at Wichita State offers courses work in three areas of study:

  • macroeconomic theory
  • microeconomic theory
  • statistics and quantitative methods
 

 

 
What people are saying about economics at Wichita StateAlumni Testimonial - "Not only do you learn how banking works, how managers also make business decisions, or how the stock market works, but economics teaches you how consumers respond, how to communicate data effectively, and how to solve problems within just about any other field of study." Hannah Ptasznik, Analyst at Federal Reserve Bank Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics, Class of 2021"Studying economics at Wichita State trains you to think critically and in an organized manner. I also knew Economics was a very versatile degree that could be applied to a lot of different jobs. I wanted that freedom from my education." Alex Hagerott Research Economist at Center for Economic Development and Business Research Wichita State Alum, Class of 2021 Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics"The economics program has helped me tremendously in giving me an analytical and curious mindset that helps always push me to ask 'why' and dig into these questions with data and models. That is something that has set me apart in my career and helped push me forward." Robert Freeman Senior Technical Consultant at Salesforce Wichita State Alum, Class of 2013 Bachelor of Business Administration in EconomicsWatch Andrew Manness's story.

Understand the world.

Economics is not only about GDP, inflation and unemployment rate. It is a systematic and scientific way of looking at choices of individuals, households, corporates, and nations. The field bridges models and data. Economics can be applied to numerous fields including art, business, education, law, medicine, psychology, political science, sociology, and urban studies. Further, economics is the foundational science on which all business fields are built. Regardless of your passion, economics can help you understand it.

Explore your opportunities.

Economists are problem solvers. Economists collect and analyze data, research trends, and evaluate economic issues for resources, goods, and services. Economists have all kinds of jobs, such as researchers, government advisors, consultants, analysts, data scientists. You can check out the field’s classification system (called JEL codes) for more topics that economists study.

When you study economics, you will develop a wide range of analytical and critical thinking skills. As a result, economic majors are well positioned for a wide variety of careers. Our alumni have success after graduation include areas as diverse as:

  • Law
  • Technology
  • Business
  • Professional Sports
  • Government
  • Public Policy/Public Administration
  • Journalism and Media
  • Education
 

 

 

 
A women presents to a groupd. The Economics degree program at Wichita State is AACSB Accredited.

Exceptional value for a high quality degree.

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in economics from Wichita State's Barton School of Business combines its AACSB-accredited program with the unmatched opportunities for applied learning and internships found in Kansas' largest city. You'll be eligible to compete for some of the state's largest business scholarships. And you can build a professional resume and make the connections that lead to your dream career.

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About the Economics Program

You will study three main areas of economics—macro, micro and statistics—in addition to core business courses. The BBA in economics degree also offers a real-estate emphasis (the only one found at a Kansas regents' university) for students interested in broader conceptual and policy issues associated with real estate and land use.

Curriculum and Coursework

View the curriculum. Candidates for the Bachelor of Business Administration degree must satisfy the Barton School of Business requirements. Candidates must satisfy the additional requirements:

  1. Complete WSU foundation, general education and any additional university graduation requirements.
  2. Complete advanced standing requirements.
  3. Complete business core requirements for the Bachelor of Business Administration degree.
  4. Complete at least 50 percent of the total upper-division business credit hours at Wichita State University.
  5. Achieve a grade point average of 2.250 or better on
    1. All college work,
    2. All work taken at Wichita State, and
    3. All business core and current major(s) courses taken at Wichita State.
  6. Submit an application for degree through the myWSU portal before the deadline: October 1 for fall graduates, March 1 for spring and summer graduates. See — Business Advising Center website.
  7. Complete the Barton School exit survey (in the final semester at WSU).
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Career Outlook

A bachelor's degree in economics from Wichita State is excellent preparation for graduate-level economics programs—leading to careers in business, law, public service and many other fields. The following national information is from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The numbers may vary with the region you live. 

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Admissions

To be admitted to the Barton School of Business, you must first be admitted to Wichita State. View admission requirements.

Woolsey Hall, the new home for the W. Frank Barton School of Business, will open spring 2022.

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