Economics is the study of how individuals, firms, and governments make decisions, and the consequences that ripple out from those choices. Studying economics requires not only an analytical mind, but also genuine curiosity about contemporary events and society as a whole.
Florida Southern College's BS in Economics exposes you to micro and macroeconomics while honing your quantitative and qualitative skills. You'll gain a solid foundation in corporate finance and the analytical tools commonly used in financial services, investment analysis, and research, along with the interdisciplinary perspective needed to understand people, businesses, industries, and governments.
Develop the quantitative and qualitative skills to analyze economic behavior, evaluate policy, and solve real-world problems. Work alongside faculty who publish in peer-reviewed journals, advise government bodies, and serve as expert witnesses in legal proceedings. At FSC, economics is applied from the very first semester.
Ready to build your future in economics? FSC's streamlined application process puts you one step closer to your goals.
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Learn More about transfer admissionsFSC's Economics curriculum is intentionally interdisciplinary and quantitatively rigorous. Courses in statistics, economic theory, and the philosophy of business are paired with the dynamics of free enterprise and applied econometric analysis, giving you both a rigorous theoretical grounding and practical analytical skills.
You'll move from principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics into microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, build a quantitative foundation through calculus and econometrics, and then go deeper through advanced electives in areas like monetary economics, international trade and finance, labor economics, behavioral economics, and law and economics. That quantitative core, paired with coursework at the intersection of law and markets, also makes Economics one of FSC's strongest foundations for pre-law study.
Economics majors who want to add technical depth can pair their degree with the Business Analytics Minor, gaining hands-on experience with the tools that drive modern data analysis — including R, Python, Tableau, Power BI, and SQL. It is a natural combination for students heading into consulting, finance, policy research, or graduate economics programs where quantitative and technical skills increasingly matter.
The BS in Economics totals 124 credit hours, pairing a business foundation with rigorous economic theory and quantitative method.
The business foundation includes coursework in the dynamics of business and free enterprise, the philosophy of business, Excel for business, business systems and processes, and applied statistics and analytics.
The core economics sequence covers principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics followed by microeconomic theory and macroeconomic theory. Students build quantitative skills through a calculus requirement and an econometrics or business analytics course, the same analytical foundation that top graduate programs and quantitative careers expect.
Sixteen hours of upper-level economics, chosen from areas including money and banking, labor economics, environmental economics, law and economics, behavioral economics, public economics, international trade and finance, industrial organization, and comparative economic institutions.
Students complete professional development paired with either a business administration internship or a contemporary issues in economics capstone.
Additional hours in FSC's WRIGHT Foundations, BS degree requirements, and electives complete the 124-credit degree.
View Academic CatalogEconomics majors at Florida Southern don't just study markets; they participate in them.
Together, these organizations mean you'll attend industry conferences, follow current economic research, and graduate with a network already in place.
FSC is part of the CFA Institute University Affiliate Program, which provides Economics students invaluable resources, networking opportunities, access to globally recognized certifications, and connections with a prestigious network of investment professionals.
FSC Economics graduates have used their major as a springboard for advanced study at top institutions and have earned Ph.D.s at Clemson, Florida State, and the London School of Economics. Many also go on to work at the World Bank, the Council of Ministers of the European Union, and in corporate law.
These outcomes reflect rigorous quantitative training, close faculty mentorship, and a curriculum that builds the mathematical and analytical foundation that top programs demand.
Prepared with both theory and application, FSC Economics graduates are ready for a remarkable range of careers, working in risk management, market analysis, foreign affairs, public administration, and politics, with titles from financial analyst to CEO.
Economics graduates are natural candidates for financial analyst, quantitative researcher, and investment roles. FSC's grounding in micro and macroeconomics, combined with CFA Institute curriculum alignment, prepares graduates to compete for positions at top financial institutions.
Governments, international organizations, and think tanks depend on economists who can analyze policy, model outcomes, and communicate findings to decision-makers. FSC graduates have gone on to work for the World Bank and the Council of Ministers of the European Union.
The intersection of economics and law is one of the fastest-growing areas of legal practice. FSC Economics graduates who pursue law school find that their quantitative training, analytical reasoning, and understanding of markets make them competitive applicants and effective practitioners, one reason economics is among the strongest pre-law majors.
Risk management, market analysis, and financial consulting draw directly on the economic reasoning and quantitative skills FSC Economics students develop. Graduates work across roles that span from Wall Street to Washington.
FSC Economics graduates pursue advanced degrees at Yale, Rutgers, the London School of Economics, Columbia, and other leading institutions. The program's rigorous quantitative foundation and close faculty mentorship make graduates competitive candidates for top Ph.D. and J.D. programs.
An economics major develops the analytical skills to understand how individuals, organizations, governments, and markets make decisions and allocate resources. At FSC, economics students build rigorous quantitative and qualitative reasoning skills, including theory, calculus, and econometrics, alongside a business foundation, preparing them for careers in finance, policy, law, research, and business, or for graduate study at top programs.
Economics is consistently ranked among the highest-earning and most versatile undergraduate majors. The analytical and quantitative skills it builds translate across finance, consulting, government, law, and academia. FSC graduates have gone on to Ph.D. programs at leading institutions and careers at the World Bank and the European Union.
FSC Economics graduates pursue careers as financial analysts, policy analysts, corporate lawyers, risk managers, market researchers, and investment professionals, with titles ranging from financial analyst to CEO. They also go on to advanced study in economics, finance, law, and public policy at leading institutions.
Economics is a broader social science focused on how markets, governments, and individuals make decisions. Finance is more narrowly focused on the management of money, investments, and capital. At FSC, both programs share a strong business core and CFA Institute affiliation, and the disciplines often complement each other, with some students choosing to pair the two.
Yes. Economics is widely recognized as one of the strongest pre-law foundations. The analytical reasoning, quantitative rigor, and understanding of incentives and institutions that economics develops translate directly to legal analysis, and FSC's coursework at the intersection of law and economics gives pre-law students a head start. FSC Economics graduates have gone on to careers in corporate law.
Florida Southern College's Barney Barnett School of Business and Free Enterprise offers a rigorous, quantitatively grounded economics program with AACSB accreditation, CFA Institute University Affiliate status, faculty who publish in peer-reviewed journals and advise government bodies, and a track record of placing graduates in top Ph.D. programs and competitive careers.
At FSC, Economics students work directly with faculty who serve on the editorial boards of peer-reviewed journals, advise government agencies, and consult on legal proceedings. Small class sizes mean you receive the personalized mentorship and research opportunities often reserved for graduate students at large universities. Combined with AACSB accreditation, CFA Institute affiliation, and rigorous quantitative training, FSC delivers elite-level economics education in a setting where faculty know your name and your goals.
The Becker Business Building, designed by renowned architect Robert A.M. Stern, anchors the southeastern edge of campus along Lake Hollingsworth. It houses a state-of-the-art trading room, collaborative breakout spaces, and faculty offices positioned close to classrooms to support the mentorship that defines the FSC experience.
From collaborative research with faculty experts and Junior Journey economics travel to internships, the student-managed investment fund, and professional conference participation, FSC Economics students are always applying economic thinking to real problems. Every experience builds the analytical credibility and professional network that economics careers demand.
FSC's Economics faculty don't just teach the discipline, they practice it. Our faculty members include members of the editorial board of the International Review of Law & Economics, a quantitative analyst with the Florida State Board of Administration, and an economics expert who serves as consultants for court cases
They bring that expertise into every classroom, challenging you to question preconceived ideas and apply economic thinking to the problems that matter most in today's world.
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Associate Professor of Economics
Associate Professor of Finance and Economics, The Anne and Bill France Chair in Business
Economics, Finance, and Analytics Department Chair, Associate Professor of Economics, Lynn and Mark Hollis Chair of Free Enterprise
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