Overview

The program emphasizes the economic issues affecting society and the techniques for analyzing these and other economic issues.

The Economics major from the West Chester University is housed within the College of Business and Public Management, which is focused on academic innovation, globalization, sustainability, and community partnerships.

The College encourages students to be empowered, engaged, and entrepreneurial. Our graduates are prepared for careers in business or government, or for the pursuit of graduate study.

Get Involved: Economics and Finance Society Investment Group Omicron Delta Epsilon (international honor society).

What Can I Do With This Degree?

Most of our graduates receive job offers long before they cross the stage at commencement. Here is just a brief selection of current employers:

BNY Mellon

First National Bank of Chester County

Harvard Business Review

ITT Industries

J.P. Morgan

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Economics

Business Analytics

Financial Accounting

Intermediate Microeconomics

Business Analytics

Corporate Finance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

More details

National: The admissions committee prioritizes applicants with strong academic credentials and notifies applicants of a decision on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

West Chester, United States

Disciplines

Economics View 1478 other Bachelors in Economics in United States

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Pay a $45 non-refundable application fee online by credit card. If you are eligible to use an application fee waiver, please refer to the WCU Fee Waiver Policy.

Complete the application for admission.

Arrange for official (translated) transcripts and exam results to be sent to the Office of Admissions.

Proof of English language proficiency.

Applicants who have taken the SAT or ACT must arrange for official scores to be sent to the Office of Admissions.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19986 USD / year

≈ 19986 USD / year
Out-of-State

19986 USD / year

≈ 19986 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7994 USD / year

≈ 7994 USD / year

Living costs

West Chester

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

What Can I Do With This Degree?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

West Chester

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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