Economics, B.S.B.A. to Applied Economics, M.S. Accelerated Program

Saint Louis University’s accelerated B.S.B.A. in economics to M.S. in applied economics program offered by the Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business provides a streamlined pathway for high-achieving students to earn both degrees in an integrated timeframe. Qualified students may complete up to 15 credits of graduate-level coursework during their senior year, with these credits applying to both the undergraduate and graduate degrees. This structure allows SLU students to progress efficiently from foundational economic theory to advanced study while reducing the overall time and cost required to complete the master’s degree.

Building on a strong undergraduate foundation in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics, the program emphasizes the development of applied quantitative and analytical skills. Through graduate coursework in areas such as econometrics, forecasting and data analysis, students learn to translate economic insight into data-driven decision-making. The result is a more seamless transition from theory to application, preparing graduates for careers in analytics, consulting, finance, public policy and other fields that demand advanced modeling and analytical capabilities, and enhancing their competitiveness in data-driven and analytically intensive roles.

For additional information, see the catalog entries for the following programs:

Economics, B.S.B.A.

Applied Economics, M.S. 

Accreditation

The Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the world’s largest business education alliance and accrediting body of business schools, ensuring continuous quality improvement in terms of curriculum, instructional resources, student selection, career placement and intellectual contributions and qualifications of the faculty. Approximately 5% of business schools worldwide have achieved AACSB accreditation. 

Admission Requirements

Saint Louis University students pursuing an Economics, B.S.B.A. degree who meet the eligibility requirements may apply in the fall semester of their junior year. They must have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours, including at least 9 credits of economics courses, with at least one semester completed at SLU. Students must also have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 and a minimum major GPA of 3.00. Students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing with SLU and the Chaifetz School of Business. 

Program Requirements

Student will meet undergraduate Economics requirements while pursuing the accelerated program. Up to 15 credits of graduate coursework will apply to the undergraduate degree. Courses included are below.

ECON 6050 Econometrics I (3 cr) will be waived for these accelerated students. Accelerated students will take an additional 6XXX elective in ECON or another business discipline to substitute.  

This roadmap is just one example of a semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. There are other plans students can and do take. The plan of study for each particular student is established in consultation with each student’s academic advisor; this roadmap does not replace academic advising appointments.

Roadmap notes:

• This Roadmap assumes full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
• Courses/Milestones marked with an “!” are critical and must be completed in the semester listed in the Roadmap to ensure a timely graduation.
• Course availability and sequencing are subject to change.

For questions about undergraduate business programs, please email slubiz@slu.edu or call 314-977-3800.