Online Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Turn Data into Decisions. Shape Economic Outcomes.
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At a Glance
Advance your career with the University of Oklahoma’s online Bachelor of Arts in Economics—a rigorous, analytical program designed for transfer students and working professionals ready to finish their degree and unlock high-demand opportunities. Whether you’re working in business, finance, government, or data-driven roles, this flexible, 100% online degree equips you with the economic expertise and quantitative skills employers value most.
Offered through OU’s Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences, the program combines economic theory, statistical analysis, and practical applications to prepare graduates for careers in business, policy, and research—or for competitive graduate programs in economics, law, and public policy.
100% Online
Time to Complete:
24-36 months
Credit Hours:
120
Time Commitment:
10-15 hours weekly
start dates
Fall, Spring, Summer
cost
OU’s online BA in Economics is designed for transfer students and working professionals who want to complete their bachelor’s degree and advance into analytical careers across business, finance, government, and research.
Tuition and fees for the program are $550 per credit hour.
Books and additional materials are not included.
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About the BA in Economics
The University of Oklahoma’s online Bachelor of Arts in Economics is a 120-credit-hour degree completion program designed for transfer students and working adults who are ready to finish what they started and advance into analytical, data-driven careers. Offered through OU’s Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences, this program delivers rigorous economic education entirely online with 100% asynchronous courses—providing flexibility without sacrificing academic quality.
The curriculum combines foundational principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics with statistical analysis, intermediate theory, and specialized electives in areas such as international economics, labor economics, environmental economics, and econometrics. Students develop quantitative reasoning, data interpretation, and policy evaluation skills that employers and graduate programs highly value.
Graduates leave prepared to analyze markets, evaluate policy decisions, and communicate economic insights effectively—skills that open doors across business, finance, government, consulting, and research sectors. Whether you’re working full-time, managing family responsibilities, or planning for graduate school, OU’s online BA in Economics provides a clear, achievable path to a respected credential that transforms prior credits into career opportunities.
What Can You Do with a BA in Economics?
OU’s 100% online bachelor’s degree in economics prepares professionals to thrive in analytical, data-driven roles across business, finance, government, and consulting. Whether you’re advancing in your current position or pivoting to a new career, this degree equips you with the economic reasoning, quantitative skills, and strategic thinking skills that employers demand. Graduates pursue diverse opportunities in high-growth fields, including:
- Market Research Analyst
- Budget Analyst
- Management Analyst/Consultant
- Policy Analyst
- Research Assistant (Economics or Policy)
- Survey Researcher
- Financial Analyst
- Operations Research Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Financial Examiner
- Personal Finance Advisor
Whether you’re seeking promotion, transitioning into a new industry, or preparing for graduate school, OU’s Economics degree provides the analytical foundation to unlock career mobility and earning potential.
Industry Insights
Median Pay:
- Economists: $115,440
- Market Research Analysts: $76,950
- Operations Research Analysts: $91,290
- Budget Analysts: $87,930
- Financial Analysts: $101,350
The median pay figures reflect earnings for professionals working in these occupations and may represent mid-career compensation. Entry-level salaries vary based on role, employer, experience, and geographic location.
Job Outlook: Market research analysts (13% growth), operations research analysts (23% growth), and personal financial advisors (13% growth) show strong demand through 2033
Career Versatility: Economics graduates work across business, finance, government, consulting, research, nonprofits, and technology—providing exceptional career resilience and mobility
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Program Outcomes: Skills That Define Economic Thinkers
OU’s online BA in Economics equips students with the analytical foundation to succeed in data-driven careers. You’ll graduate prepared to analyze economic systems, interpret data, evaluate policy, and communicate complex findings to diverse audiences.
Through this program, you’ll learn how to:
- Apply microeconomic and macroeconomic theories to analyze real-world markets, firm behavior, consumer choice, and policy outcomes
- Solve economics problems using mathematical formulas and apply mathematical tools to economic modeling and decision-making
- Analyze economic data using statistical methods including regression analysis and hypothesis testing and interpret findings to draw evidence-based conclusions
- Evaluate economic arguments, research, and policy recommendations with critical thinking and analytical reasoning
- Create coherent written analyses and oral presentations that communicate complex economic concepts effectively
- Apply economic frameworks to evaluate fiscal policy, monetary policy, trade policy, and regulatory decisions
Course Details
OU's BA in Economics builds progressively from foundational principles to advanced analytical applications. Students begin with principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics alongside statistical methods, advance through calculus-based intermediate theory, and complete specialized upper-division electives based on career interests. The program is intentionally sequenced to develop both quantitative competencies and theoretical understanding.
Principles of Economics-Macro
Credit Hours: 3
The functioning and current problems of the aggregate economy: determination and analysis of national income, employment, inflation and stabilization; money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy; and aspects of international interdependence.
Elements of Statistics
Credit Hours: 3
Basic statistical techniques emphasizing business and economic applications. Topics covered include data summary techniques, elementary probability theory, estimation, hypothesis testing, simple regression, time-series and index numbers.
Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory
Credit Hours: 3
National income concepts; aggregate demand by household, business, government, and foreign sectors; determination of national income, interest rate, price, output, and employment levels.
Labor Economics
Credit Hours: 3
Problems of labor in an industrial society; wages, hours, working conditions, child labor. Conflicts between management and labor.
Environmental Economics
Credit Hours: 3
Economic approach to environmental protection; analysis focuses on property rights and externalities. Examines strategies for addressing externalities including command-and-control regulation, emissions taxes, and tradable discharge permits. Topics include air pollution, water pollution, waste disposal and recycling, and endangered species protection.
Principles of Economics-Micro
Credit Hours: 3
Goals, incentives and allocation of resources resulting from economic behavior with applications and illustrations from current issues: operation of markets for goods, services and factors of production; the behavior of firms and industries in different types of competition and income distribution.
Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
Credit Hours: 3
Fundamental economic concepts and principles; value and distribution theories under conditions of competition, monopoly and monopolistic competition. Appraisal of modern problems in terms of these theories.
Health Economics
Credit Hours: 3
Overall view of health economics. Covers health insurance markets, externalities in health and medical care, health and labor markets, government intervention in health care provision, current health programs in the United States and models of health production.
Sports Economics
Credit Hours: 3
Application of economics principles and techniques to sports-related topics and problems.
Health Economics
Credit Hours: 3
Covers health insurance markets, externalities in health and medical care, health and labor markets, government intervention in health care provision, current health programs in the United States and models of health production.
Why OU Online Is the Smart Choice for Economics Students
OU Online delivers high-quality, career-focused programs built for transfer students and working professionals—combining the flexibility of a 100% online format with the academic excellence of a respected research university. Offered through OU’s Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences, the BA in Economics prepares students to think analytically, work with data, and make informed decisions in any career.
Faculty with Real-World Expertise
Learn from research-active faculty who publish in leading economics journals and bring both academic expertise and real-world economic analysis experience. Faculty stay connected to current economic research, policy debates, and industry applications—ensuring the curriculum reflects current analytical methods and emerging economic issues while providing mentorship that accelerates your professional development.
Robust Student Support
OU Online offers comprehensive student support services tailored to the needs of working professionals. From academic support, online tutoring, mental health counseling, and career development resources, students in the BA in Economics program receive the guidance they need to succeed. The program’s flexible format accommodates the needs of working professionals, allowing you to expand your skills while maintaining full-time employment.
Global Alumni Network
With more than 250,000 alumni across the world, becoming a Sooner means joining a powerful network of professionals, researchers, and leaders. OU’s alumni community offers valuable connections, mentorship opportunities, and career support to help you accelerate your economics career.
Flexible Format
The Bachelor of Arts in Economics is delivered 100% online in a flexible format designed for working professionals. Earn your degree while balancing full-time work, family responsibilities, and personal goals. Study from anywhere and build the leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills needed to advance your career in economics.
With asynchronous, 8-week courses and a student-centered approach, OU Online makes it possible to grow your career without putting it on hold. Whether you’re seeking promotion, transitioning to a new industry, or stepping into a leadership role, this program is built to fit your schedule and support your success.
Tailored Experience
Elective options and interdisciplinary coursework allow students to customize their learning experience based on career interests in business, nonprofit, government, or education. The program’s dynamic format keeps professionals engaged, fosters collaboration with faculty and peers, and builds the skills needed to lead with confidence, clarity, and impact in today’s evolving workplaces.
Cost & Financial Aid
Earning your Bachelor of Arts in Economics is an investment in your future—and OU Online is committed to making that investment accessible and transparent.
Tuition and fees for the program are $550 per credit hour.
Books and additional materials are not included.
Financial aid, scholarships, and employer tuition assistance may be available to help offset the cost. For questions about financial aid for your online program, contact the Online Aid office at onlineaid@ou.edu or call 405-325-2929.
*Please be aware that tuition and fees may change, as determined by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.
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