Explore the Program

  • Majors and Minors
  • Easterlin Fellows
  • Study Abroad
  • Student Organizations

Majors and Minors

The Economics undergraduate program provides a comprehensive and diverse curriculum with seven majors: Behavioral Economics & Psychology, Economics, Economics & Data Science, Economics & Mathematics, Political Economy, Philosophy, Politics, & Economics, and Social Science with an emphasis in Economics. Additionally, we offer two minors in Behavioral Economics and Economics.

Easterlin Fellows

The Easterlin Fellows program is named after our distinguished professor emeritus, Richard Easterlin. The program aims to identify, mentor, and train students who have the interest, motivation, and preparation required to pursue research-related careers in economics.

Study Abroad

Studying abroad as an undergraduate economics major can offer numerous benefits, such as:

Global Perspective
Enhanced Learning Opportunities
Language Skills
Cultural Competence
Networking
Personal Growth
Career Advantage
Research Opportunities

Student Organizations

The Economics Department is home to three student organizations dedicated to fostering a strong community of economics students, faculty, and alumni, and to allow USC students to engage with economics beyond the classroom setting.

Doheny Library stained glass ceiling.
Doheny Library stained glass ceiling.
Doheny Library stained glass ceiling.
Doheny Library stained glass ceiling.

Academic Advising

Connect with First Year Advisors (FYI’s) and Continuing Student Advisors (CSA’s) to explore academic resources, career development, course-planning, and other campus resources. Learn how to schedule appointments with your assigned advisors or seek referrals for non-economics majors.

Tutoring Center

Connect with peer tutors who are available to clarify concepts, work on skills in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics, and suggest useful study techniques. Tutoring is offered both fall and spring. Session begins Week 3 through Week 15.

Research Courses

Engaging in independent research can offer a multitude of benefits such as deepening your understanding of applied economics, refining critical thinking/problem solving skills, and gaining practical experience with research methods, data collection, and statistical analysis, which are essential skills for both academic and professional careers in economics.

Faculty Interviews

Program Leadership

Meet the Team

Director of Undergraduate Studies

Ladan Masoudie
masoudie@usc.edu

Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies

Karina Chicas
kchicas@usc.edu