Learn to analyze and understand the economic relationships, forces, and patterns that influence the economic order nationally and around the world.
Within six months of graduation, nearly 99% of Wheaton’s Class of 2021 found work in their field or continued their education.
One of the country’s largest, most diverse metropolitan areas is a short train or car ride away.
Three-quarters of the most recent graduating class pursued at least one internship.
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The Economics major at Wheaton is designed to help you develop skills in analysis and decision-making by becoming thoroughly grounded in the principles of economic reasoning. At the same time, you'll also gain an understanding of the economic relationships, forces, and patterns that influence the economy in our country and around the world.
You will learn to apply economic analysis to a wide range of social and economic issues, such as poverty, inequality, growth, and development. The Economics major provides a broad and versatile base of preparation that is ideal for a lifelong career in business, government, law, public policy, or other professional tracks. It also provides an excellent background for further graduate study in economics, public policy, business administration, or law.
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Economics faculty members have a wide range of professional experiences and research interests, including labor economics, economics of education, applied macroeconomics, demography, public economics and more.
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On campus you’ll find innovative learning and research spaces. With Wheaton’s proximity to one of the United States’ largest business centers – Chicago – you’ll have an opportunity to engage with business leaders, entrepreneurs, consumers, and companies of all sizes.
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A student-managed investment fund. Faculty-mentored research. Internships and international experiences. Clubs and organizations. Strong ties to our Chicagoland alumni. All of this and more present a variety of robust learning and leadership opportunities for our students.
Interdisciplinary learning is a way of life at Wheaton. Aside from your work within your chosen major, you can enrich your educational experience and connect with peers and professors across campus (and beyond) in many ways.
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A Wheaton education is built on the foundation of our unique Christ at the Core general education curriculum. Our business economics major thoroughly integrates biblical and theological principles and values, which helps you develop into an ethical leader ready to serve Christ and his Kingdom.
Christ at the Core: Liberal Arts at WheatonA bachelor’s in business economics leads to a wide range of career possibilities.
Recent Wheaton graduates landed positions like:
Business economics alumni also pursued graduate degrees at places such as:
If you’re a current student or want to dig deeper in this area of study, here are some additional resources for you to explore.
Visit the Department of Business and Economics website for more information about our majors, minors, faculty, facilities, and more.
View the Wheaton College catalog for specific degree requirements and course descriptions.
Interested in studying business economics at Wheaton? Request more information or start your application today.