Behavioral Economics, Business, and Organizations BS

Major: Behavioral Economics, Business, and Organizations
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science (BS)
Calendar Type: Quarter
Minimum Required Credits: 180.0
Co-op Options: Three Co-op (Five years); One Co-op (Four years); No Co-op (Four years)
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 45.0603
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 15-2051

About the Program

The combined major in Behavioral Economics, Business, and Organizations integrates economic modelling with insights from behavioral sciences to analyze and predict human behavior in economic contexts and organizations. The program combines interdisciplinary coursework in economics, psychology, consumer behavior, and organizational behavior with comprehensive training in quantitative and research methods. Students will learn how to model behavior, collect and analyze choice data, conduct experiments, and design interventions to shape individual decisions and organizational outcomes.

With over 50.0 credits in free electives, students enjoy ample flexibility to build their skillset for careers in a wide range of fields. The major provides a strong foundation for students interested in pursuing graduate studies in social and behavioral sciences or business.

Additional Information

For more information please contact our Undergraduate Advising department at lebowadv@drexel.edu. 

Degree Requirements

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Students not participating in co-op will not take COOP 101; 1 credit of Free electives will be added in place of COOP 101.

COOP 101 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned and may be scheduled in a different term. Select students may be eligible to take COOP 001 in place of COOP 101.

Students who elect higher credit courses will have fewer free electives

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For the MATH 121 & MATH 122 sequence, any other MATH course with a minimum of 4 credits can be used as a substitute for MATH 122. Some students who select the MATH 116 & MATH 117 sequence may need a one-credit concurrent practicum course depending on their calculus exam score and summer preparatory review participation.

Writing-Intensive Course Requirements

In order to graduate, all students must pass three writing-intensive courses after their freshman year. Two writing-intensive courses must be in a student's major. The third can be in any discipline. Students are advised to take one writing-intensive class each year, beginning with the sophomore year, and to avoid “clustering” these courses near the end of their matriculation. Transfer students need to meet with an academic advisor to review the number of writing-intensive courses required to graduate.

A "WI" next to a course in this catalog may indicate that this course can fulfill a writing-intensive requirement. For the most up-to-date list of writing-intensive courses being offered, students should check the Writing Intensive Course List at the University Writing Program. Students scheduling their courses can also conduct a search for courses with the attribute "WI" to bring up a list of all writing-intensive courses available that term.

Sample Plan of Study

5 Year 3 Coop

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Suggested MATH sequences are: MATH 101 & MATH 102; MATH 105 & MATH 121; MATH 116 & MATH 117; MATH 121 & one other MATH course numbered 122 or higher.

Program Level Outcomes

Students will be able to use and formulate behavioral economic theories to analyze individual and organizational behavior.