Economics

Overview

The core principles of economics at Saint Louis University Madrid apply to everyday events and global relations.

The Bachelor of Science in Economics at both of Saint Louis University's campuses includes a curriculum of business subjects such as accounting, finance, marketing, management and international business. It's designed for business students looking for a major oriented more toward liberal arts.

The Bachelor of Arts in Economics provides rigor and analytical training in economics, while allowing students to combine it with a more traditional and broad-based liberal arts background.

The curriculum of both majors is completely integrated into that of the St. Louis campus in Missouri. In fact, economics students are encouraged to take advantage of the seamless relationship between the degree programs at each campus by completing a semester abroad.

Internships and Careers

The economics programs prepare students for careers with multinational corporations, financial institutions and government agencies. Our graduates have gone on to pursue careers in financial centers around the world, including New York City, Madrid, London and Dubai.

Graduates typically find jobs in banking, consulting, insurance, real estate, brokerage firms, marketing, management, budgeting and sales. Government agencies employ economists to work in finance, labor, urban economics and international trade, among other fields. International organizations and nonprofits ― such as the Brookings Institute, the IMF and the World Bank ― seek economists to carry out research and analysis.