Department of Economics
A degree in economics provides excellent preparation for both the job market and for graduate study. Economics is one of the highest paying majors and students are well-prepared for many different graduate programs including MBA programs and law school. Find out more about the career opportunities for economics majors.
We offer a BA in Economics through the College of Arts and Sciences and a BBA in Economics through the College of Business Administration. Additionally, we offer a minor that is a complement to majors throughout the university. We also offer MA in Economics for those interested in graduate work in either economic analysis or financial economics. Finally, we offer a combined BA/MA or BBA/MA which allows students to complete their undergraduate coursework while earning a graduate degree at an accelerated pace.
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News & Upcoming Events
- Economics Seminar: 4/13/12economics-seminar-4-13-12
- Economics Seminar: 3/2/12Mahmoud Elamin from the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland will present his paper Believe Only What You See: Credit Rating Agencies, Structured Finance, and Bonds on March 2, 2012 in room 483 at 2:30.
- Economics Seminar: 12/02/11Daniel Hartley (Cleveland Fed) will present his paper "Blowing it up and Knocking it Down: The Effect of Demolishing High Concentration Public Housing on Crime" in the Economics seminar series at 2:30pm on Friday, December 2, 2011 in room 483.
- Economics Seminar: 10/21/11Jesse Bricker (Federal Reserve Board) will present his paper "Household Consumption and Signaling" in the Economics seminar series at 2:30pm on Friday, October 21, 2011 in room 483.
- Economics Club: 09/28/11The second meeting of the Economics Club will be at 5:15pm on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 in room 314. Panel Discussion: Graduate Programs in Economics.
