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difference between BS and BA for economics?

i am trying to decied between the two. #economics 3college

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Brien’s Answer

BA is bachelor of arts, BS is bachelor of science. You take the same classes for the degree it just comes to whether the degree was offered through a business school (BS) or offered through a college of arts and sciences/liberal arts degree (BA).

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Hailin’s Answer

Hello,

There are many ways your question can be answered, but I will focus on the school part since I am only a student.

It actually depends on your school. You should always consult the department advisor and read over the graduation requirements for both BS and BA.

I will be using my school (UW Seattle) as an example. After consulting with my Econ advisor, I learned...
1. BS have more prerequisites than BA, BUT BA can take the same courses as BS
2. BS is focused on modeling and quantitative qualities (so math is important)
3. BA has more freedom in choosing courses ( BS have more requirement even after admission into major)
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Richard’s Answer

This will depend entirely on the university. Please refer to your college catalog to understand the differences in the requirements. There will, in my experience, not be large ramifications to the title of your degree but rather on the substance of what you learn and your extracurriciulars.
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Britta’s Answer

Hi Ivanna, great question! From my experience, a BS in economics typically requires additional math/statistics/econometrics coursework than a BA. I faced this same question as a college student at George Washington University, and I chose to complete the additional coursework to obtain a BS. While the additional courses challenged me, I was grateful that I pushed my comfort zone. In addition, I think that the BS better positions you in the job market, as you have a broader skill set.

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I would recommend you to research the additional courses that are required at your college to help you make your decision.
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Stephanie’s Answer

It can also depend on the school. For example, if you receive an Economics from a liberal arts college, you might only have the option of receiving a BA in Economics. I did this and it was great. If you receive an Economics degree from a university, you might only have the option of receiving a BS in Economics. Ultimately, in my opinion it doesn't matter.
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Yilin’s Answer

All economic programs probably will require macro, micro, econometrics intro courses, and some math as required courses, and you can choose from some economics elective courses that you are interested in. I think BS usually means the programs emphasize that their courses are more quantitative and may also have more requirements on the quantitative side and its applications as a science. BA might be more flexible and more theoretical, but it does not necessarily mean you can't go quantitative with a BA program, it will depend on what electives you choose to take. Especially at college level, what you learn won't be much different with BA or BS, it's more just how it sounds.
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