Full-time MBA

Economics Major

The Economics major includes a number of courses from the MECN, PACT, and STRT labels tied together by a focus on economic methodology and applications. The economics major is useful for those interested in careers in consulting, general management, technology, or regulated industries. In addition, the major is helpful for those desiring additional depth and economic perspective to complement majors such as finance, marketing, strategy or operations.

Major requirements are determined by the quarter you began your Kellogg MBA program. Any new courses and adjustments to the major displayed in the most recent academic year can be applied to previously matriculated students.

  • A student must earn at least four credits (in any combination of half- and full-credit courses) from the courses listed below to complete the major. Only one lab credit can count toward the major. Only one independent study credit can count toward the major.

    At least two non-lab, non-independent study credits must have the MECN prefix.

    Foundational courses

    Economics of firms

    Economic policy

    • Public Economics for Business Leaders: Federal Policy
      PACT-470-0
    • Public Economics for Business Leaders: State and Local Policy
      PACT-480-0

    Lab courses

    Independent study

    Last edited July 21, 2023. For any questions regarding this page, please email kellogg-registrar@kellogg.northwestern.edu.

  • A student must earn at least four credits (in any combination of half- and full-credit courses) from the courses listed below to complete the major. Only one lab credit can count toward the major. Only one independent study credit can count toward the major.

    At least two non-lab, non-independent study credits must have the MECN prefix.

    Foundational courses

    Economics of firms

    Economic policy

    • Public Economics for Business Leaders: Federal Policy
      PACT-470-0
    • Public Economics for Business Leaders: State and Local Policy
      PACT-480-0

    Lab courses

    Independent study

    Last edited Jan. 31, 2023. For any questions regarding this page, please email kellogg-registrar@kellogg.northwestern.edu.

  • A student must earn at least four credits (in any combination of half- and full-credit courses) from the courses listed below to complete the major. Only one lab credit can count toward the major. Only one independent study credit can count toward the major.

    At least two non-lab, non-independent study credits must have the MECN prefix.

    Foundational courses

    Economics of firms

    Economic policy

    • Public Economics for Business Leaders: Federal Policy
      PACT-470-0
    • Public Economics for Business Leaders: State and Local Policy
      PACT-480-0

    Lab courses

    Independent Study

    Last edited July 7, 2021. For any questions regarding this page, please email kellogg-registrar@kellogg.northwestern.edu.

  • A student must earn at least four credits (in any combination of half- and full-credit courses) from the courses listed below to complete the major. Only one lab credit can count toward the major. Only one independent study credit can count toward the major.

    At least two non-lab credits must have the MECN prefix.

    Foundational courses

    Economics of firms

    Economic policy

    • Public Economics for Business Leaders: Federal Policy
      KPPI-470-0
    • Public Economics for Business Leaders: State and Local Policy
      KPPI-480-0

    Lab courses

    Independent study

    Last edited May 18, 2020. For any questions regarding this page, please email kellogg-registrar@kellogg.northwestern.edu.

  • A student must earn at least four credits (in any combination of half- and full-credit courses) from the courses listed below to complete the major. Only one lab credit can count toward the major. Only one independent study credit can count toward the major.

    At least two non-lab credits must have the MECN prefix.

    Foundational courses

    Economics of firms

    Economic policy

    • Public Economics for Business Leaders: Federal Policy
      KPPI-470-0
    • Public Economics for Business Leaders: State and Local Policy
      KPPI-480-0

    Lab courses

    Independent study

    Last edited July 25, 2019. For any questions regarding this page, please email kellogg-registrar@kellogg.northwestern.edu.

  • A student must earn at least four credits (in any combination of half- and full-credit courses) from the courses listed below to complete the major. Only one lab credit can count toward the major. Only one independent study credit can count toward the major.

    At least two non-lab credits must have the MECN prefix.

    Foundational courses

    Economics of firms

    Economic policy

    • Public Economics for Business Leaders: Federal Policy
      KPPI-470-0
    • Public Economics for Business Leaders: State and Local Policy
      KPPI-480-0

    Lab courses

    Independent study

    Last edited Sept. 10, 2018. For any questions regarding this page, please email kellogg-registrar@kellogg.northwestern.edu.

  • A student must earn at least four credits (in any combination of half- and full-credit courses) from the courses listed below to complete the major. Only one lab credit can count toward the major. Only one independent study credit can count toward the major.

    At least two non-lab credits must have the MECN prefix.

    Foundational courses

    • Decision Making and Modeling (formerly designated DECS-450-0)
      MECN-451-0
    • Game Theory and Strategic Decisions (formerly designated DECS-452-0)
      MECN-452-0

    Economics of firms

    Economic policy

    • Public Economics for Business Leaders: Federal Policy
      KPPI-470-0
    • Public Economics for Business Leaders: State and Local Policy
      KPPI-480-0

    Lab courses

    • Analytical Consulting Lab (formerly designated DECS-915)
      MECN-915-0
    • Risk Lab (formerly designated DECS-920)
      MECN-920-0

    Independent study

    Last edited Feb. 26, 2018. For any questions regarding this page, please email kellogg-registrar@kellogg.northwestern.edu.

  • A student must earn at least four credits (in any combination of half- and full-credit courses) from the courses listed below to complete the major. Only one lab credit can count toward the major. Only one independent study credit can count toward the major.

    At least two non-lab credits must have either the DECS or MECN prefix.

    Foundational courses

    Economics of firms

    Economic policy

    • Public Economics for Business Leaders: Federal Policy
      KPPI-470-0
    • Public Economics for Business Leaders: State and Local Policy
      KPPI-480-0
    • Macroeconomics (currently inactive)
      MECN-450-0

    Lab courses

    Independent study

    Last edited December 2016. For any questions regarding this page, please email kellogg-registrar@kellogg.northwestern.edu.

  • A student must earn at least four credits (in any combination of half- and full-credit courses) from the courses listed below to complete the major. Only one lab credit can count toward the major. Only one independent study credit can count toward the major.

    At least two non-lab credits must have either the DECS or MECN prefix.

    Foundational courses

    Economics of firms

    Economic policy

    • Public Economics for Business Leaders: Federal Policy
      KPPI-470-0
    • Public Economics for Business Leaders: State and Local Policy
      KPPI-480-0
    • Macroeconomics (currently inactive)
      MECN-450-0

    Lab courses

    Independent study

    Last edited December 2016. For any questions regarding this page, please email kellogg-registrar@kellogg.northwestern.edu.

Contact us about the Full-Time MBA Program at Kellogg

Full-Time MBA Application Deadlines

Round 1: Sept. 13, 2023
Round 2: Jan. 10, 2024
Round 3: April 3, 2024