Bachelor of Science in Economics Program By Colorado School of Mines |Top Universities

Bachelor of Science in Economics

Main Subject Area

Economics and EconometricsMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Why study at Mines? As you might expect from an economics program at an engineering school, the B.S. in Economics at Mines is unique. Most economics degrees at other universities are awarded as a Bachelor of Arts and are based on either a strong liberal arts or business component. Our Bachelor of Science degree is grounded in mathematics, engineering and the sciences. Many private companies and public organizations need leaders and managers who understand not only economics and business, but also science and technology. We graduate technologically literate economists with quantitative economics and business skills that give them a competitive advantage in today’s economy. How is the Mines B.S. in Economics different? The three main distinctive of the Mines economics degree are A strong focus on energy and environmental economics; Mathematical rigor that builds on the Mines math and science core; and A focus on developing practical tools for applying economics to real problems. The Colorado School of Mines is focused on three key areas: Earth, Energy Environment The Mines B.S. in Economics emphasizes these same key areas. Economics faculty also teach in our world-renowned graduate program in Mineral and Energy Economics, and we are able to leverage their expertise in our undergraduate classes. Within the economics degree, we offer an optional specialization in Energy and Environmental Economics for students who want an explicit focus on these important topics.

Program overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Why study at Mines? As you might expect from an economics program at an engineering school, the B.S. in Economics at Mines is unique. Most economics degrees at other universities are awarded as a Bachelor of Arts and are based on either a strong liberal arts or business component. Our Bachelor of Science degree is grounded in mathematics, engineering and the sciences. Many private companies and public organizations need leaders and managers who understand not only economics and business, but also science and technology. We graduate technologically literate economists with quantitative economics and business skills that give them a competitive advantage in today’s economy. How is the Mines B.S. in Economics different? The three main distinctive of the Mines economics degree are A strong focus on energy and environmental economics; Mathematical rigor that builds on the Mines math and science core; and A focus on developing practical tools for applying economics to real problems. The Colorado School of Mines is focused on three key areas: Earth, Energy Environment The Mines B.S. in Economics emphasizes these same key areas. Economics faculty also teach in our world-renowned graduate program in Mineral and Energy Economics, and we are able to leverage their expertise in our undergraduate classes. Within the economics degree, we offer an optional specialization in Energy and Environmental Economics for students who want an explicit focus on these important topics.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

6+
Freshmen are encouraged to have a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) (a B or better where A=4.0) from a secondary school. Other English language requirements: Mines require a minimum score of 550 on the TOEFL paper-based test; Pearson Test of English/PTE Academic: Minimum overall score of 53 with no communicative skills score below 50. Test must have been taken within the past two years to be accepted.
Jan-2000

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