How can I combine the study of economics with another field that interests me?
A number of students find that they are interested in a double major. Among the majors often combined with an economics major are computer science, history, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, and mathematics. There is also a joint major with mathematics and a joint major with statistics. The joint majors with mathematics and with statistics were developed to provide students with a comprehensive program that will prepare them for a quantitatively oriented job in industry. These programs are also excellent preparation for graduate study in economics, business, or statistics.
Many economics major participate in the dual major program with the College of Business Administration. The dual major with business was developed to complement the economics major by providing students with skills from business administration. It is a structured program and students must apply for admission. The applications are generally submitted in the fall of the sophomore year. Guides to this program are available from the economics advising office.