Welcome to Purdue University’s Department of Economics. The Department, located in the Krannert School of Management, has a long tradition of excellence in research and teaching. Economics faculty members are leaders in their respective fields.<br><br>The Economics Department offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. For undergraduates students, the Department offers two Baccalaureate degrees, a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Economics through the Management School and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree through the College of Liberal Arts. We also offer an Economics Honors Program, a Minor in Economics and a Minor in Business Economics.<br><br>The Department of Economics offers an honors degree program and supports the university honors college by providing elective honors courses and supervising the honors thesis. The Economics Department honors degree program is distinct from the honors college; students may pursue either or both types of honors. If you are looking for a more research-intensive experience in your undergraduate studies, we have several honors programs available to highly motivated and academically successful students.