Behavioral Economics takes a fresh approach to understanding human behavior by blending insights from psychology, cognitive science, judgment, and economics with cultural, social, and emotional influences. Unlike traditional economics, this field focuses on how people actually make decisions—and how those decisions impact markets, policies, and organizations.
Through this minor, you’ll gain:
A deep understanding of decision-making through the behavioral economics lens
Skills to design and run experiments using game-theoretic and applied frameworks
Quantitative expertise in data collection and analysis
The ability to apply insights to policies, business strategies, and innovations for better outcomes
This program equips you with a versatile skill set that enhances any major, preparing you to solve complex problems and create meaningful change in today’s dynamic world.
An undergraduate student should initiate a Change of Academic Program if they wish to add or remove a minor.
The student obtains a Change of Academic Program form from the Registrar's Office or the department of the new major/minor, secures the signature of the department chair/director (or dean) of any major/minor to be added, and returns the form to the Registrar's Office for processing.
A student must submit the completed form by the Thursday before priority registration if the change is to be made within the current semester. Unless granted a waiver by the department of the new major, the student must meet all current program requirements for graduation.
Complementing multiple majors at USI, this minor enhances career prospects across various fields. The Behavioral Economics minor will train students to recognize, research, and recommend policies and innovations in the fields of business, finance, health, law, public policy, urban planning, and sports management based on the unique skillset and fast-growing perspective of human behavior offered by behavioral economics.
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The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.
