An interdisciplinary undergraduate programme that combines behavioural economics and psychology to explain how people make decisions in real-world markets. You’ll learn to analyse choice, incentives, and behaviour using research methods and data-driven tools.
The Behavioral Economics and Psychology program at the University of Southern California offers an interdisciplinary approach that merges insights from both fields to understand how individuals make decisions in real-world scenarios. This undergraduate course is designed to equip students with the analytical skills necessary to evaluate choice, incentives, and behavior through a combination of research methodologies and data-driven tools.
The curriculum integrates core principles of economics and psychology with a focus on research methods and applied behavioral analysis. Students will engage in a diverse array of required courses, quantitative training, and electives tailored to their interests.
Typical course areas include:
Capstone / research component: Students will undertake a significant research project utilizing behavioral research methods. The format of this component, whether a capstone project, thesis, or seminar, will align with the university’s current academic structure.
Applicants are expected to fulfill the university's general entry requirements for undergraduate studies, which typically include the completion of secondary education and any necessary prerequisite subjects for quantitative coursework. Specific GRE, GMAT, or GPA grading score requirements are not stipulated for this program.
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