Money makes the world go ‘round – economics explains how and why.

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A degree in economics opens a wide variety of career paths.

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Economics is more than just numbers. It’s a way of understanding the world through supply and demand, goods and services, money and resources.

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In-Demand Careers

  • Financial planner
  • Stock broker
  • Market researcher
  • Economist
  • Portfolio manager
  • Actuary

Why Economics? | Why Our Program?

  • The program, which offers a minor option, combines a rigorous foundation in economic theory with practical applications across industries.
  • Flexible curriculum allows students to double-major or minor in other disciplines.
  • Small class sizes provide for personalized attention and collaborative relationships with faculty.
  • Economics Bachelor of Arts curriculum includes: micro- and macroeconomics; labor economics; financial management; accounting; international economics; business statistics.

Our Economics and Finance Faculty

Kemal Saatcioglu

Kemal Saatcioglu

"An economics degree opens up a wide range of career options because it's relevant to many real-world problems and industries; you can basically work anywhere with an economics degree."

A Versatile Degree for Multiple Career Options

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Kemal Saaticioglu

Dr. Kemal Saatcioglu

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