Philosophy, Politics, and Economics

The Philosophy, Politics, and Economics major offers the students the opportunity to gain interdisciplinary knowledge about how politics, morality, and economics interact in major questions and issues of policy, law, and social organization. They ask big questions about things that matter, and they learn how to address the most pressing issues facing complex societies. PPE is a great major for anyone interested in making a difference.

Students who declare a major in PPE

• Enroll in a globally recognized course of study that prepares them for graduate programs including law school, MBAs , MA and PhD programs, and careers in public policy and administration, non-profit management, media, public and private sector consulting, marketing, business, and education.
• Receive the combined benefits of the social sciences and the humanities in one course of study. They gain training in a range of analytical tools and research methods. They engage in thoughtful interaction and debate about the major questions and recurring challenges of social and political life.
• Gain a rigorous exposure to all three disciplines, but have a lot of flexibility within the major to focus on their specific areas of interest.
• Have opportunities within the major for mentored research, internships, and other integrative and applied learning experiences.

Program Options

• BA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
• Minor in Ethics & Values in Society
• Minor in Political Science 
• Minor in Philosophy
• Minor in Economics 

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