Why ODU for Economics?

Economics is the study of how societies use their limited resources to produce wealth, and how this wealth is distributed among their members. This broad field covers topics ranging from the causes of inflation and unemployment to the economic behavior of individual households and businesses.

An economics bachelor's is excellent preparation for law school and graduate study in economics, business administration, public administration, urban studies, international studies, marine affairs, and other fields.

Your exact course of study will depend whether you have credits to transfer and your choice of electives. Courses may include:

  • micro- and macroeconomics
  • development economics
  • natural resource and environmental economics
  • international economics
  • labor economics
  • transportation economics
  • urban economics
  • and more

When you graduate, you will earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in economics.

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Minimum
30 Credit Hours
Total
120 Credit Hours

To earn this degree from ODU, you must complete at least 30 credit hours with us. Our BSBA in economics requires 120 total credit hours.

Talk with an enrollment coordinator to determine how your credits may transfer.

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ODU has a signed military pathway agreement for this program. This agreement may grant academic credit to U.S. military service members and veterans for their experience and training.

Access course materials online from any location. Some classes will have live, regular online meeting times, while others will not. The instructor may schedule assignments and exams at specific times. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

Minimum
30 Credit Hours
Total
120 Credit Hours

To earn this degree from ODU, you must complete at least 30 credit hours with us. Our BSBA in economics requires 120 total credit hours.

Talk with an enrollment coordinator to determine how your credits may transfer.

Explore Economics Courses in the Catalog

 

ODU has a signed military pathway agreement for this program. This agreement may grant academic credit to U.S. military service members and veterans for their experience and training.

Access course materials online from any location. Some classes will have live, regular online meeting times, while others will not. The instructor may schedule assignments and exams at specific times. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

Cost & Aid

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In-state Virginia Residents
$408 per credit hour*
Out-of-State Students
$439 per credit hour

Active duty military students may qualify for a discounted undergraduate tuition rate.

These tuition rates are effective Fall 2024 and subject to change. 

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* In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.

The newest class of graduates through ODUGlobal celebrated commencement in May 2024.
Scholarship & Aid

Scholarship Opportunities for Online Students

At ODUGlobal, we offer a variety of scholarships to support and empower you in achieving your academic and career goals, making quality education accessible wherever you are. 

Learn more about our scholarships

Careers in Economics

ODU's online BSBA in economics will give you general business knowledge as well as specific knowledge in economics, data analysis, mathematics, and critical thinking.

You will be prepared to work in business, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. These roles may be in the public sector, banking or banking regulation, or the insurance industries.

This degree is also an excellent way to prepare for graduate programs in more specialized areas of business.

Economists
Growth
5.1%
Median Salary
$115,730
Environmental Economists
Growth
5.1%
Median Salary
$115,730
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
Growth
3.5%
Median Salary
$115,300
Actuaries
Growth
21.8%
Median Salary
$120,000

Helpful Resources

Business Enrollment Team

Our dedicated enrollment team will guide your transition to ODUGlobal.

Tracy Munoz
Tracy Munoz
Enrollment Coordinator
1-800-968-2638
businessonline@odu.edu
Laura Stevens
Laura Stevens
Enrollment Coordinator
1-800-968-2638
businessonline@odu.edu

Ready to Apply?

This bachelor's program is available online from start to finish. If you’ve never taken college classes before, you'll apply to ODU as a freshman. We have enrollment coordinators to help you through the admissions process.

For this program, you'll need to be accepted to ODU as a degree-seeking student. Additionally, you will need to apply to the BSBA program in the Strome College of Business.

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ODU has partnered with the Virginia Community College System and select educational institutions to make transferring easy. 

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