Overview

As an Economics major at Grand Canyon University, you can study mathematical models and statistical techniques, and insight into incentives that affect human behavior, markets and economies. You can work to gain an understanding of economic concepts and frameworks by studying data, observing patterns and drawing logical conclusions.

In a bachelor’s in economics program, you will be taught to:

Understand and predict how market trends impact business
Evaluate the impact (or bottom line) of an economic environment

Collect and analyze data

In this BS economics degree at GCU, you will be taught basic concepts of finance, as well as study the oversight and creation of the money, banking, credit, investments, assets and liabilities that make up financial systems.

This program teaches a combination of economic theory, data analysis and critical thinking skills that can help you when faced with economic business problems.

Careers

Business economics graduates can be prepared to pursue careers such as:

Manager

Economist

Survey researcher

Social science research assistant

Economics teacher (postsecondary)

Secondary school teacher (except special and career/technical education)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Intermediate Macroeconomics

Organizational Behavior and Management

Ethical and Legal Issues in Business

Public Policy

International Trade and Finance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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More details

The university’s rolling admissions policy allows new students to be admitted throughout the year.

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Phoenix, United States

Disciplines

Economics View 1478 other Bachelors in Economics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

To be accepted for admission to Grand Canyon University's (GCU) campus or online undergraduate programs, you must submit acceptable high school or college transcripts to meet the admission requirements

Direct start applicants interested in attending GCU must meet one of the following requirements:

High School Graduate with an Unweighted GPA of 3.0+

High School Graduate with an Unweighted GPA of 2.5+ and Qualifying College Entrance Exam Score
GED and Transcript of All Credit-bearing Coursework

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

16500 USD / year

≈ 16500 USD / year
Out-of-State

16500 USD / year

≈ 16500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16500 USD / year

≈ 16500 USD / year

Additional Details

Online fee + $485/ credit

Living costs

Phoenix

United States

900 - 1450 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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Scholarships Information

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