UC Santa Cruz’s Economics B.A. program offers a robust curriculum covering core economic theory, mathematical and statistical analysis, and a wide range of elective specializations including finance, macroeconomics, public policy, and international economics. The program is designed to introduce students to the foundational and advanced concepts in economics, preparing them for various career paths or further study. The major is administered by the Department of Economics within the Division of Social Sciences and requires a substantial core in theory and quantitative methods, plus upper-division electives that allow for individual specialization. Students gain analytical, quantitative, and communication skills essential for careers in business, government, analysis, or further academic pursuits.