Economics B.A.
Economics is the study of social, business, and individual decision-making and the goals, incentives, institutions, and constraints affecting those decisions. The University of Minnesota Duluth offers students a choice of two undergraduate degrees in economics: a bachelor of business administration (BBA) degree and a bachelor of arts (BA) degree. This provides economics majors with the opportunity to pursue the college core curriculum that is most suited to their interests and career goals. Any department faculty member will be happy to discuss the two options and advise students as to which degree choice will likely make the most sense. Department faculty also welcomes and encourages studen