Economists study how markets work and analyze the behavior of business organizations. They also investigate the forces and trends that influence our standard of living, the fraction of the population that cannot find work, and the rate at which prices rise.
The economics major at Otterbein balances theory and application. Real-life experience is well integrated in all courses and comes from local, national, and international scenes.
Otterbein offers both a bachelor of arts and a bachelor of science degree in economics. These degree prepares you to pursue many excellent and rewarding employment opportunities in private, public, and nonprofit sectors of the economy. Additionally, a bachelor?s degree in economics offers a solid preparation for graduate education, not only in economics, but also in law, political science, all areas of business, and disciplines with an international focus.
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Requirements:
- Submit official transcripts for four years of high school/secondary school
- Transcripts must be sealed and stamped by the school and test scores should be sent directly from high school/testing agency
- Official transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES accredited agency like WES, ECE, SpanTran
- Submitting SAT/ACT score is optional
- Students can also submit three letters of recommendations which is optional
- Submit English Language Proficiency test scores
English Language Requirements:
- TOEFL: minimum 79 in iBT; 550 in PBT
- IELTS: minimum 6.5
- PTE: minimum 53
- Duolingo: minimum 105
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Deutschland Stipendium Program | Scholarship per student₹ 3.7 L/Yr$4,363 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
1st Formations Business Scholarship | Scholarship per student₹ 68,528/Yr$800 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Gunvant & Bharati Parekh College Scholarship | Scholarship per student₹ 85,660/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
The Kay-Grant Group Scholarship | Scholarship per student₹ 85,660/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
FormSwift Scholarship Program | Scholarship per student₹ 85,660/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored |
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