

Undergraduate Programs
A strong understanding of economic theory best prepares student to succeed in the increasingly competitive global marketplace. The Department of Economics at South Dakota State University offers the following five majors which combine strong economic theory and quantitative skills with a practical business education.
Majors | For Students with Career Interests in: | |
Agricultural Business | Agri-Business Management, Production Agriculture, Financial Services, Agricultural Sales or Agricultural Marketing | |
Agricultural Research, Government, International Trade and Development, Environmental Research and Analysis, or Graduate Study in Agricultural Economics or Agri-Business | ||
Business Economics | Finance, Banking, Management, Retailing, Sales or Marketing | |
Economics (Including emphasis in Financial Economics) | Government, Research, Financial Analysis, International Business, Graduate Study in Economics, Business or Law | |
Entrepreneurial Studies | Starting a Business, Growing an Existing Business, Business Consulting, Product Development, Sales or Marketing |
Learn about the minors offered by the Department of Economics.