MBA Business Economics and Public Policy Major

Pass/Fail elective courses cannot be counted toward the major. Four credit units in Business Economics and Public Policy (BEPP) are required. Students may seek approval to have one of the four credit units be from other departments of The Wharton School or in other schools of the University. Courses in health care, energy, the environment, taxation, and international finance have been approved for the major in the past.

Many students opt for a dual major. The most common choice is with Finance. Other common dual majors are with Real Estate, Management, Marketing, and Health Care. In most cases, some courses are counted for credit in both majors.

International Policy

For students interested in careers in international organizations, government positions involving international commercial affairs, and international corporations.

• BEPP 7610 – Climate Risks and Opportunities
• BEPP 7850 – Geo-Economics
• BEPP 7890 – Economic Globalization
• BEPP 8360 – Int’l Housing Comparisons
• BEPP 8950 – Global Business Week
• BEPP 8980 – Global Modular Course
• BEPP6110 – Microeconomics for Managers
• BEPP6120 – Microeconomics for Mgrs Advance
• BEPP6130 – Business Analytics
• BEPP7730 – Urban Fiscal Policy
• BEPP8150 – Antitrust and Big Tech
• BEPP7630 – Energy Markets and Policy
• BEPP7640 – Climate and Financial Markets
• BEPP8050 – Risk Management

Domestic Policy

For students interested in careers in consulting firms or governmental organizations specializing in regulatory authorities, public finance, or urban economic policy, and in private sector business.

• BEPP 6200 – Behavioral Econ, Markets
• BEPP 7080 – Housing Markets
• BEPP 7700 – American Public Policy
• BEPP 7720 – Competition Policy
• BEPP 6110 – Microeconomics for Managers
• BEPP 6120 – Microeconomics for Mgrs Advance
• BEPP 6130 – Business Analytics
• BEPP 7730 – Urban Fiscal Policy
• BEPP 8150 – Antitrust and Big Tech
• BEPP 7630 – Energy Markets and Policy
• BEPP 7640 – Climate and Financial Markets
• BEPP 8050 – Risk Management

Currently enrolled Wharton MBA students may contact Professor Smetters for more information.

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