Bachelor in Economics

Economics, as taught in this bachelor's program at Sogang University in Mapo-gu, South Korea, examines how individuals, firms, and governments allocate scarce resources. Students typically begin with microeconomics and macroeconomics before moving into statistics, econometrics, and applied topics such as international trade, monetary policy, labor markets, and public finance. The discipline trains students to interpret data, build economic models, and evaluate policy decisions using both theory and quantitative methods. Because economics underpins so much of business, finance, and government decision-making, the coursework often overlaps with subjects like accounting, business strategy, and statistics, giving graduates a versatile analytical toolkit. The program spans four years and admits new students in March or September, in line with the standard academic calendar in South Korea. All classes are conducted in English, making the degree accessible to international students studying in Seoul without requiring fluency in Korean. Graduates with an economics background pursue a wide range of careers, including roles as economic analysts, financial planners, policy researchers, and consultants. Others move into banking, investment, or corporate strategy positions, while some continue toward graduate study in economics, finance, or public policy. Studying economics in South Korea also offers a vantage point on one of Asia's more developed and export-driven economies, giving students direct exposure to real-world cases in trade, industrial policy, and financial markets that inform the theoretical material covered in the classroom.