This Bachelor of Science program, a collaboration between the McKelvey School of Engineering and the College of Arts & Sciences, allows students to efficiently combine their interests in Computer Science and Economics without pursuing them as separate majors. The program acknowledges the increasing pervasiveness of electronically mediated platforms in all aspects of life, from social media and online markets to banking and education. Designing and implementing these platforms is an engineering challenge, while understanding the social interactions they facilitate falls within the realm of economics. This major equips students to understand and contribute to this interdisciplinary field.
The average financial award is $65,000, and the university aims to ensure admitted students can obtain a world-class education without debt.
This Bachelor of Science program is a collaboration between the McKelvey School of Engineering and the College of Arts & Sciences, allowing students to combine interests in Computer Science and Economics without pursuing them as separate majors. It prepares students for careers at the intersection of technology and business.
Follow the general undergraduate admissions process for Washington University in St. Louis. Indicate your interest in the Computer Science + Economics major and select either the McKelvey School of Engineering or the College of Arts & Sciences as your primary enrollment school.
Please visit the Washington University Admissions & Aid section for detailed information on tuition and the cost of attendance for both domestic and international students.
Yes, undergraduate scholarships, which can be merit or need-based, are available. Information on how to obtain these scholarships can be found through the Washington University Admissions & Aid section.
This program prepares students for careers in roles involving the design and analysis of electronically mediated platforms, bridging technology and business. Graduates will understand both the engineering and economic principles of these systems.