Economics

The Department of Economics offers both BA and BS programs in economics (HEGIS 2204). The Department also offers a minor in economics.

Faculty

Chair: M. Malenbaum; Professors Emeriti: J. Holland, R. Jantzen, M. Lesser; Associate Professors: N. Iliescu, M. Malenbaum, B. Sengupta; Clinical Lecturer: C. Greatrex

Objectives

The BA program in economics is designed to provide students with a broad liberal arts background and the descriptive and analytical skills necessary for an understanding of complex economic functions. The BS program in economics is designed to meet the needs of students who wish to develop greater quantitative skills through concentrations in mathematics and science. Both programs prepare students for careers in business, law, government service, social science fields and education. Both provide a solid foundation for graduate studies in a variety of fields.

Recommendations

The Department of Economics encourages students in the BA and BS programs to take additional coursework in mathematics, accounting and finance. We also recommend that BS program students explore minors or double majors in mathematics.

Programs

• Economics, BS (2204)

• Economics, BA (2204)

• Economics, BS/Computer Science, MS (2204/0701)

• Economics Minor