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Bachelor of Science

Economics (B.S.)

The study of economics helps one understand the issues in the world and provides the tools to analyze events and their impact on individuals, businesses, and governments.
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Economics Introduction

Economics is the study of how people make choices when resources like money, time, or natural resources are limited. It looks at both everyday decisions and large systems like global trade.

Economics is more than just about money. It’s really about decision-making and human behavior. It helps explain how choices are made and how they affect daily life, businesses, and governments.

Highlighted Courses

If you are interested in Economics start with one of the following major-specific courses:
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BA 315
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ECON 358
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ECON 360
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ECON 380
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ECON 381
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ECON 388
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ECON 440
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ECON 476
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Graduates with a degree in Economics have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.

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AI in Academics

At BYU-Idaho, we are strategically integrating Artificial Intelligence to enhance academic excellence and prepare our students for an evolving world.

AI in Economics
You will learn to integrate AI tools to streamline data synthesis, enhance professional communication, and generate innovative solutions to complex economic problems. Our curriculum emphasizes using AI to improve productivity and challenge traditional ideas, ensuring you are ready for the modern, tech-driven workforce.
Advance Knowledge, Enhancing Learning, and Developing Workforce Readiness
AI in Academics means learning to advance knowledge, enhancing learning, and developing workforce readiness through tools that support (not replace) your effort and integrity.

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