The Anderson University College of Business is launching a new Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB) in Economics degree in Fall 2025.
The BSB in Economics at Anderson will prepare students for success in further studies, whether they’re pursuing an MBA or going on to earn a master’s degree in economics, the latter of which is usually pursued by someone seeking a career as an economist, working in think tanks and other settings where they can provide valuable business insights.
The new BSB in Economics is another one of many examples of Anderson University’s pillar of Great Academics, with its strong emphasis on student involvement. In the BSB in Economics program, students will develop a foundational knowledge of free markets, free enterprise and individual choice. The program also emphasizes the application of mathematical modeling and statistical analysis, providing students with opportunities to develop and research ideas that have both practical and academic value. They will gain the ability to think analytically in terms of how the economy operates, accurately interpreting data as it connects to the marketplace.
According to College of Business Associate Dean and Professor of Economics, Dr. Gordon Smith, the program is unique compared to economics programs offered at other institutions, with its strong emphasis on student engagement through practical activities that immerse them in the day-to-day activity of an economist. These activities include a student-run investment fund, preparing economic outlook reports and many opportunities to present research at economics conferences. Smith commented that this approach has been taken in the Economics minor that the College of Business currently offers.
Details about Anderson University’s BSB in Economics can be found online here.