About the BA and BS in Economics Degree
Why Study Economics at Cedarville?
With Cedarville's distinctly Christian economics degree, you'll be prepared for success in a variety of careers. Choose to pursue either a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or a Bachelor of Science (BS) — if you're planning to attend graduate school, the BS option is ideal, while the BA offers flexibility for exploring other courses or adding a minor. Whichever you choose, you will study in a tradition of free market economics, focusing on the intersection of faith and economics.
Everyone lives and works in our market economy. Regardless of where you exercise your ministry — in private enterprise, the government, or in a church or missionary setting — you relate to many people, even people you don't know, through economic connections. Cedarville’s economics major will help you maximize these ministry opportunities while preparing you for a career in management or other general business vocations. You will leave with enhanced problem-solving abilities and an in-depth understanding of economic principles integrated with biblical truth.
If you're looking to study economics but don't want it to be your central focus, then Cedarville's economics minor may be for you! This minor will help instill the "economic way of thinking", even if economics isn't your major.
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Biblical Worldview
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Mentoring Christian Faculty
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Top Placement Rates
Our graduates achieve top career and grad school placement rates — 10% above the national average.
Program Overview
Program Format and Related Programs
Cedarville offers both graduate and undergraduate programs, with flexible completion options. You may also want to consider these related programs as you consider the degree or program that is a best fit for you.
Related Programs
Program Level and Format
- Undergraduate
- Residential
- 4-Year
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Program News
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New Financial Planning Minor Opens Opportunities Through Competency and Character
Cedarville University approved a new financial planning minor that will allow students to specialize and develop both competency and a character of integrity in their field. The new minor is available to any student. "We want to prepare students to not only think biblically but develop core competencies in the financial planning field. We want to prepare students who possess the character and professional aptitude to fulfill this need in society,” said Dr. John Tarwater, associate professor of finance. -
Top 1 Percent: World Bank Treasury Selects Cedarville Student for Internship
Struggles are essential for future success. This is a lesson Felipe Mayta is learning as he studies economics and finance at Cedarville University. What once felt like a dream slipping away has turned into an opportunity of a lifetime for Mayta. The college junior from Peru was awarded a summer internship with the World Bank Treasury in Washington, D.C. — a role he will begin on May 28, 2024.