Overview

Economics Students gain comprehensive analytical capabilities spanning market dynamics, price theory, macroeconomic forecasting, quantitative modeling, and econometrics. Rather than focusing solely on economic abstract theory, the curriculum stresses data analysis, statistical software application, financial management, and policy evaluation. Majors following the Financial Economics pathway complete specialized coursework in corporate finance, financial markets, accounting, and security analysis, while general economics majors build flexible interdisciplinary skills tailored for analytical, policy, or pre-law tracks.

The learning experience emphasizes empirical problem-solving and critical enquiry. Students collaborate with active economic researchers and policy experts in areas such as public finance, labor economics, international trade, health economics, and environmental policy. The training culminates in applied upper-level research seminars and capstone analysis, where student analysts utilize econometric software to evaluate current market trends, assess public policy initiatives, and present original quantitative findings.

Graduates are prepared to transition directly into high-demand analytical and managerial roles across banking institutions, consulting firms, government agencies, corporate finance departments, and research think tanks. Typical job titles include financial analyst, economic consultant, policy analyst, data analyst, quantitative researcher, accountant, and credit risk specialist. Major private enterprises and public regulatory agencies actively recruit UMBC economics majors for their strong quantitative reasoning and data-handling abilities. The program also serves as excellent preparation for graduate studies in economics, finance, public policy, business administration (MBA), or law school.

Career and Academic Paths

A major in economics is excellent preparation for employment in business or government, for professional study in law, business management, urban planning or public administration, or for graduate study in economics.

Graduates of the UMBC economics programmes:

Enter the business world – many of our graduates become certified public accountants.

Enter government service – employed as economists in local, state, or federal government.

Attend business school – students get an MBA and enter middle management.

Obtain an M.A. or Ph.D. in economics – these students will teach and conduct research at the college level or enter research-oriented positions in government or business.

Attend law school – a B.A. in economics is excellent preparation for a career in law.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis
Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis
Introduction to Econometrics
Fundamentals of Financial Management
Financial Markets and Institutions

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Baltimore Highlands, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

If you have or are currently earning your high school/secondary school diploma or equivalent but have not earned college credits at the university level AFTER earning your diploma, you should apply to UMBC as a first-year student.

We weigh a number of factors in making admission decisions. In addition to grade point average and standardized test scores, the strength of your curriculum, class rank, and other achievements as well as your essay will be considered. We expect applicants to have completed a strong college preparatory program of study from an accredited high school/secondary school.

If you have attended a postsecondary institution, such as a college or university, outside the United States, submit course by course credentials evaluated through one of the following evaluation services.

Documents in languages other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

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Tuition Fees

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