Politics and the Economy ,BS
Policy, Political Economy, Political Science, economics, government, law, markets, politics
Would you like a deeper understanding of political and economic problems in the global context? You can gain a solid foundation in both economics and political science while using quantitative analysis and modeling to learn how you can make a difference in addressing important world issues.
The Bachelor of Science program in politics and the economy prepares students for careers that require a sophisticated understanding of the relationship between politics and the economy.
This program was created in response to the growing recognition that many of the world's most pressing problems (e.g., growth and development, tax reforms and climate change) are fundamentally political and economic problems. The program combines core courses in economics and political science. Using the strengths of the Department of Economics and the School of Politics and Global Studies, the program enables students to gain strong quantitative and modeling skills and a rich understanding of political context.
In addition to the guidelines in the Concurrent Program Options section below, students interested in pursuing concurrent or second baccalaureate degrees in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are advised to visit The College's website for more information and requirements.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Tempe
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First
required math course:
MAT 210 - Brief Calculus
Any math course that meets the MATH designation, except MAT 114 College Mathematics. - Math
intensity: Moderate
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year
| Transfer
| International
| Readmission
Additional requirements:
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Students can examine politics and economics from others' standpoints while studying abroad. With more than 300 programs available, study abroad enables students to tailor their experience to their specific interests and skill sets. It can help them explore how other countries and cultures approach their most pressing problems, giving students insights they can then apply in their future careers.
According to external forecasters of employment growth (U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. News & World Report), job opportunities for graduates of the politics and the economy program are expected to grow as fast as or faster than the average growth of the labor force. These forecasters note that the demand for graduates grounded in economics and political science is driven by the growing complexity of the global economy, the increased implementation of financial regulations in wealthier nations and the growing competitiveness of the business environment.
In terms of specific sectors, graduates are well prepared for entry positions in government at all levels (local, state and federal) and in business, economic and political consulting, and law. They are also prepared to pursue advanced degrees in law, business, economics or political science.
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
|---|---|---|
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3.3%
|
$128,620
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6.3%
|
$113,940
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6.3%
|
$113,940
|
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16.0%
|
$139,790
|
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|
7.5%
|
$135,740
|
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13.4%
|
$68,230
|
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6.6%
|
$128,020
|
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3.4%
|
$48,090
|
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3.3%
|
$128,620
|
School of Politics and Global Studies
and
Economics Program in CLAS
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CRTVC 412
wpcareyecn@asu.edu
480-965-3531
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
