• Department of Economics

Welcome to UMSL Economics! Economics is about decision-making. We make decisions every day in our personal lives and in business. Economics focuses on trade-offs and unintended consequences when we make decisions. Our students acquire knowledge and a versatile set of skills that are highly valued in the workplace, as evidenced by the strong placements of our graduates.

At UMSL's Department of Economics, you'll find strong student-faculty relationships, peer mentoring, attentive advisers, and coursework that gets you where you want to be. A unique feature of our department is the opportunity to take a large number of courses in applied economics and data analysis in addition to traditional economics coursework.

Degrees and Programs

Undergraduates may earn a BA or BS in Economics, as well as earn additional distinction with a Certificate in Applied Econometrics and Data Analysis. The department also offers an MA in Economics and a very popular accelerated BS/MA program. The BS and MA programs are designated as STEM programs. And UMSL Economics is part of the BS Actuarial Science Degree program and the BS Data Science & Analysis (econ emphasis area) Degree program.

Learn more about our full academic offerings and visit us in person at the department's main office (408 SSB). Stop by the Economics Resource Center (405 Clark) to meet current students, or Contact Us.