A major in economics opens doors for you in careers such as banking, finance, insurance or policy analysis, and provides excellent training for advanced studies in MBA or Ph.D. programs. The Simpson Economics major combines rigorous analytical training with practical applications led by dedicated faculty driven to help you succeed. Small class sizes allow our faculty to provide students with personalized attention and mentoring. Moreover, the capstone course in economics empowers students to combine theory, data collection and statistical techniques to produce high-quality, innovative research. We’re confident that the strength of our program, combined with the endless internship opportunities possible in the Des Moines metro area, provides Simpson economics graduates with bright futures.  

Economics Major

Students will complete ten courses as follows: Required:

• Econ 100 Principles of Economics
• Econ 365 Advanced Microeconomics
• Econ 366 Advanced Macroeconomics
• Econ 386 Econometrics
• Math 135 Elementary Statistics
• Math 151 Calculus I
• Acct 201 Introduction to Accounting
• Electives: Choose 3 additional courses at the 200 level or above

Economics Minor

Students will complete five courses as follows: Required:

• Econ 100 Principles of Economics
• Elective: choose four additional Economics courses at the 200 level or above.