Undergraduate Program
UCR's Department of Economics offers 4 possible undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degrees. We offer B.A. majors in Economics; Business Economics; Economics/Administrative Studies; and Economics, Law and Society.
The Economics major and Business Economics major offer students rigorous, analytical study of economics with a thorough grounding in microeconomic and macroeconomic theory as well as the theory and application of statistical analysis. The distinction between these two majors is in their upper-division electives, with the Economics major offering greater flexibility while the Business Economics major has greater emphasis on courses having business applications. Either of these majors would be suitable for students planning to pursue graduate studies in economics. These majors also provide training to the students for becoming a practicing economist.
The Department offers two other majors with more diverse course requirements. The Economics/Law and Society major combines perspectives from several departments with CHASS, offering students a wider perspective on the law than is customary within a single department. The program coherently organizes requirements to help students develop critical thinking about law and social institutions. The Economics/Administrative Studies major is a highly structured interdisciplinary major within CHASS that some students may find to be an attractive alternative to Business Administration.