Bachelor's Degree in Economics

B.S. in Economics

In highly competitive job markets, a Bachelor of Science in Economics degree provides a strong quantitative foundation to go into many fields, such as law, management, international relations, public administration, public policy, healthcare, and analytics, as well as graduate studies in economics.

Program Focus

Emphasizes economic development, preparing students to engage with the world and serve as leaders who transform their professions, churches, and communities.

CCU's B.S. in Economics combines the concepts of market theory, capitalism, macro- and microeconomic policy, and quantitative problem-solving/econometrics to give you a solid economic foundation. You will study the latest in healthcare economics, big data, money and banking, and business finance. An international perspective rounds out the program with core courses in international political economy and economic development.

The bachelor's in Economics program is designed from a biblical perspective and emphasizes service to the least advantaged. As economics students, you will be challenged to understand poverty and inequality in our world. Additionally, you will learn to apply critical thinking to the problems of poverty through the use of economic analysis and economic theory.

- 120 credit hours (30 in major core)
- Courses are taken one at a time and are typically completed in five-week blocks
- CCU's generous transfer credit policies help you accelerate your degree
- Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
Admissions for Adult Undergraduate and Degree Completion Students
For adult students interested in beginning or completing their undergraduate degree, the College of Adult and Graduate Studies at Colorado Christian University offers a variety of flexible educational opportunities. These include bachelor's degree programs that open new doors for your career, associate degree programs to help you build a strong foundation, and certificate programs to give you that extra edge.
Admission Requirements
- Complete the adult undergraduate application online.
- Provide your enrollment counselor with a copy of your state-issued driver's license or a state-issued identification card. This ID must include your photo and be within the expiration date. If you are an international student, visit our international student admissions page for more information or contact your enrollment counselor with any questions.
- Submit your official high school transcript with graduation date or a high school equivalent certificate (GED).
Submit Related Application Materials To:
To submit application-related materials that were not already submitted through the online application, email them to AdmissionsSupport@ccu.edu or mail to:
Colorado Christian University
Attn: Registration Services/Transcripts
8787 W. Alameda Ave.
Lakewood, CO 80226
Admission to Licensure Programs
Admission to a licensure program in the College of Adult and Graduate Studies does not guarantee licensure at the completion of the program. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure they meet all licensure requirements, which often includes a background check.
For students who may wish to seek licensure, CCU has provided professional licensure disclosures to aid students in determining specific state requirements for professional licensure. Each state makes the final determination if an individual is eligible to sit for licensure based on the rules and regulations of that state at the time a student applies for licensure.
Admission Timelines
Colorado Christian University's College of Adult and Graduate Studies offers accelerated degree completion programs for adult students. Courses are typically offered in five-week blocks. You can enter CCU at the beginning of any adult studies course. This gives you the flexibility to start at virtually any time during the year. CCU operates on a standard semester time frame. Semesters include spring, summer, and fall.
Non-degree Seeking Students
If you wish to take courses in Colorado Christian University's College of Adult and Graduate Studies without working toward a degree, you must apply for a Non-Degree Seeking program on CCU's Adult Undergraduate Admission Application. Please see the Non-Degree Seeking Students website for details
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Course Catalog

Tuition & Fees

Economics at CCU Online

The B.S. in Economics will prepare you to think critically and to apply both quantitative tools and economic reasoning to business, government, and nonprofit organizations in the domestic arena, and also to economic development organizations serving the poor in the international arena. A faith-based, biblical worldview is integrated into every course.

For prospective students and international students who have additional questions regarding admission requirements, financial aid, and tuition rates, fill out the form on this page or contact a CCU Online enrollment counselor at 303-963-3311.

Business Related Programs

Associate Degrees: Business Administration, A.S.; Logistics and Supply Chain Management, A.S.; Nonprofit Management, A.S.
Bachelor's Degrees: Business, B.S.; Economics, B.S.; Logistics and Supply Chain Management, B.S.; Nonprofit Management, B.S.; Organizational Management in Enterprise Agility, B.S.
Master's Degrees: Business Administration, MBA; Organizational Leadership, MOL
Undergraduate Certificates: Entrepreneurship; Ethics; Logistics and Supply Chain Management; Nonprofit Management

State Exclusions for Online Students

Colorado Christian University is required by the U.S. Department of Education to be in compliance with state laws regarding where we can offer distance and/or online education. The College of Adult and Graduate Studies at Colorado Christian University offers courses to online students in all states with some exceptions for specific academic programs.