The ASU Department of Economics is located administratively in the College of Business. The baccalaureate degree in Economics is offered in both the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the College of Business. A major in Economics is offered in both the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the College of Business . The major consists of 18 semester hours of upper-division courses in economics.
Requirements differ according to the college.
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences students can also obtain a major in Economics and Mathematics, a minor in Economics, or a minor in Law and Economics. The Ph.D. program is designed for students interested in teaching and conducting research at four year institutions of higher education, as well as those interested in research in public agencies or private business organizations.