The objective of the economics major is to provide students with the analytical tools that enable them to think for themselves, not only about economics but also about the world around them. Courses range from traditional, such as Money and Banking or International Trade, to the analytical such as Microeconomics or Macroeconomics. Some courses feature hands-on experience with econometric software packages. The senior seminar provides experience in supervised research and delivery of an oral presentation.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities are available in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. Typical employment might be in banking, consulting, private sector management, or government.

Graduates are well positioned for graduate work in economics, law, business and public administration. Those pursuing graduate in economics work can expect to find advanced position in industry and government as well teaching positions at colleges and universities.

Program Objectives

To provide a thorough understanding of economic theory.
To apply economic theory to the analysis of a variety of social, political, and business issues.
To develop students’ ability to think creatively and independently about a variety of social, political, and business issues.
To apply critical thinking and problem solving skills to developing solutions to problems at the level of an individual decision making unit like a business firm or a nonprofit organization.
To apply critical thinking and problem solving skills to developing solutions to problems at the level of the nation or the world.