About the course

At its best, a college major matches a student’s academic talent and interests with preparation for a rewarding career. In the dynamic 21st century labor market, there are many exciting possibilities, but it can be very hard for anyone to predict how their career will evolve. A bachelor’s degree in economics equips students with a broad and diverse set of skills with the flexibility to match the uncertain future. At the heart of this is gaining an understanding of how people, firms, governments and other actors make decisions, and how these decision makers interact with each other in markets and elsewhere. Both theoretical models of behavior and rigorous data analysis build this understanding. These tools of economics are valuable in jobs as diverse as consumer marketing, political advocacy and sports analytics. Perhaps even more importantly, they provide a framework for understanding our ever-evolving society.Economic models explain how firms’ decisions will impact their profits, how public policy choices will impact different groups and overall social welfare, why economic activity may shrink in a recession and many other issues. Economics is a very large field of social science, and our major offers a wide scope for students to choose their courses and fields of concentration. One student may chart a path to gain a deep understanding of business strategy while another focuses on how public policy impacts the environment, health and inequality. The topics may differ greatly across classes, but you’ll find the methods share much in common. The economics curriculum in both the Haslam College of Business and the College of Arts and Sciences is quite flexible, with only four required courses in the major. This flexibility allows you to personalize your training and prepare for a wide variety of careers. Explore the structure of our bachelor’s degree programs, and chart a path that fits you and your goals. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Knoxville
Summer (June), 2024	Knoxville
Fall (August), 2024	Knoxville
Spring (January), 2025	Knoxville
Summer (June), 2025	Knoxville
Fall (August), 2025	Knoxville
Spring (January), 2026	Knoxville
Summer (June), 2026	Knoxville

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Tennessee

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) minimum score of 6.5. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 523 on the paper-based test, 193 on the computer-based test, or 70 on the Internet-based (iBT). Official high school transcript and/or transcripts from secondary institutions.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 70.0

　　

Application deadline:

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World ranking

　　301st / 1250

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