ECONOMICS
Bachelor’s Degree Programs
Economics is an interdisciplinary field that’s part social sciences, part business. The critical thinking, analytical and mathematical skills you develop in an economics degree program can prepare you for a broad range of careers.
Our economics majors are hardworking, disciplined and curious; and they use these traits — and their creative nature — to apply analysis to real-world solutions.
Jobs for economists are expected to grow faster than the national average over the next decade, with a median salary of $115,730.
In addition to our on-campus program, we offer the same high-quality curriculum and instruction in an online format.
100% career and graduate school placement
All of our recent economics majors were employed or pursuing an advanced degree after graduation (2023-24 research survey respondents).
What our Economics students do
Help real-world clients solve real-world problems
Explore international economies during a semester abroad
Learn and make connections in a professional setting through our internship program
Hands-on learning experiences
UW-Whitewater economics majors learn by doing in a variety of ways.
Internships
We encourage our students to pursue internships to gain work experience in a corporate or government setting. Our faculty members and proud alumni help students network and make connections in landing a fulfilling internship.
Fiscal and Economic Research Center (FERC)
This active outreach center offers research and analysis services to the region — and gives students a chance to collaborate with faculty members on projects for actual clients. Projects have included feasibility studies on egg farming, measuring cranberry production in Wisconsin and the economic impact of tourism events like ethnic festivals and county fairs.
Cross-cultural experiences
In today’s global marketplace, economics students can benefit significantly from cross-cultural and international experiences.
UW-Whitewater’s Center for Global Education offers more than 50 destinations and hundreds of study abroad, student exchange and other programs. For students looking for a business-specific program, options might include:
- Summer at the London School of Economics; London, United Kingdom
- International School of Business & CEA Dublin Center; Dublin, Ireland
- API Business, Environmental Studies and Science in the Himalayas; Thimphu, Bhutan
- Exchange programs at international business schools in Dijon, France; Amsterdam, Netherlands; Odense, Denmark; Jonkoping, Sweden; and others
- Copenhagen Business School program; Copenhagen, Denmark
- CEA Germany: Berlin School of Economics and Law; Berlin, Germany
- CEA Italy: Rome Center, Politics, Economics and Business
- CISabroad: Czech Republic University of Economics; Prague
- USAC Thailand: Chiang Mai University - Southeast Asian Economics, Policies and Culture Studies
Campus and community involvement
In our department and across campus, you’ll find organizations like:
- Economics Society
- Data Analytics Club
- Delta Sigma Pi Fraternity
- Enactus
The College Fed Challenge
Harvard. University of Chicago. UW-Whitewater. Yes, that’s right. Our economics students hold their own (and sometimes defeat) their peers from Ivy League institutions in the College Fed Challenge. The annual competition encourages students to learn about the U.S. economy, monetary policymaking, and the role of the Federal Reserve System. Along the way, students build critical thinking, teamwork and public speaking skills.
What our graduates do
Financial and data analysts
Marketing directors and analysts
Pursue graduate school
Economics jobs: What can you do with an Economics degree?
Wondering what to do with an economics degree? The answer may surprise you: The mathematical, analytical and critical thinking skills developed through the curriculum and co-curricular activities at UW-Whitewater lay a strong foundation for nearly any career path. Job titles have included:
- Business analyst
- Client success analyst
- Data/financial analyst
- Director of data analysis/data management
- Director of sales/marketing
- Mortgage broker
- Product analyst
- Research economist
- Securities specialist
- Statistical analyst
Economics majors find positions at local, regional and national companies and government organizations such as:
- American Family Insurance
- Batteries Plus Bulbs
- Epic
- Sentry Insurance
- U.S. Bank
- Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce
Graduate and professional school
Some of our economics majors pursue advanced degrees in fields ranging from analytics to urban studies. Here’s just a small sampling:
- UW-Whitewater, MBA
- Concordia University-Wisconsin, MBA in Finance
- George Mason University, Master of Public Administration
- The John Marshall School, Doctor of Law
- Marquette University, Master of Science in Applied Economics
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Ph.D. in Agriculture and Applied Economics
- University of Maryland, MBA in Finance
- University of Michigan Stephen M. Ross School of Business, MBA
- University of Michigan Rackham Graduate School, Master of Public Policy
- Webster University, Master in Political Science/International Relations
Contact us
Want to learn more about earning an economics degree at UW-Whitewater?
262-472-1361 | economics@uww.edu
Our Faculty
Our faculty are experts in a wide range of topics, such as:
- Chinese banking
- economics of gender and discrimination
- environmental economics
- foreign exchange markets
- health and public policy
- international macroeconomics
- macroeconomics and monetary policy
- microeconomics and banking
- statistical analysis of education
UW-Whitewater offers the following Economics undergraduate options:
- Economics (BBA) | 4-year plan
- Bachelor of Arts — Economics | 4-year plan [PDF]
- Bachelor of Science — Economics | 4-year plan [PDF]
Teaching Licensure:
Minors:
In addition to UW-Whitewater’s general education requirements, as an economics major you will take foundational and advanced courses, such as:
- Econometrics
- Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis
- Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis
- Advanced Economic Analysis
- Advanced Econometrics
You can choose your remaining electives and upper-level classes based on your personal and professional interests, including:
- Economics of Discrimination
- Money and Banking
- Growth and Development in the World Economy
- Urban Regional and Transport Economics
- Big Data Methods for Economics
- Natural Resource and Environmental Economics
- International Finance
To fulfill your economics degree requirements, you also will take a set of advanced core business courses:
- Business and Commercial Law
- Business Finance
- Operations Management
- Organizational Behavior
- Principles of Marketing
- Strategic Management
To apply to UW-Whitewater, you’ll complete the standard application for admission and indicate your interest in an economics major.
