Department of Economics
ECON Academic Programs
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undergraduate programs
majors
By majoring in Economics, you will explore the systems that govern the production, consumption and exchange of goods and services, as well as how populations manage scarce resources. An economics degree prepares you to enter the workforce with a strong understanding of the national economy and how to solve complex, business-oriented problems.
Career Opportunities: Data Scientist, Management Consultant, Project Manager, Financial Analyst, Lawyer, Bank Examiner, Environmental Researcher, Intelligence Analyst, Stockbroker, Business Reporter
*You can also earn a BA (Bachelor's of Arts) in Economics through the College of Arts and Sciences.
A concentration in financial economics will help you to develop critical thinking skills and computational tools that are useful the field of finance.
You will learn economic theory, financial modeling, and financial management, as well as how to apply economic and financial analysis to problem solving. This concentration, ultimately, prepares you to make real-world financial decisions.
Career Opportunities: Financial Analysts, Advisers and Consultants, Policy Analysts, Management Consultants, Economic Development Practitioners
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minor
The Business Economics minor is a way for FCBE and non-FCBE students to learn about fundamental economic concepts and issues while diversifying your analytical skill sets. It is a way for you to learn critical economic issues in less time.
graduate programs
master of art in economics (ma)
A Master’s degree in Economics will prepare you with a solid foundation in economic theory and analysis; quantitative skills to effectively address research problems; and the ability to make significant contributions as a professional economist or within a functional area of business.
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doctor of philosophy (phd) in business administration with concentration in economics
The objective of the PhD in Business Administration with a concentration in Economics is to prepare you for a successful academic or professional career in economics and business. Through an intensive, advanced level training in both economic theory and quantitative methods, you will learn to conduct independent research and prepare for various responsibilities of a professional career. The Economics Department has an outstanding faculty with a strong orientation in applied as well as theoretical research.
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