The Department of Economics offers the Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Bachelor of Science Business Administration degrees in economics and real estate. Undergraduate studies in economics prepare students for jobs in businesses, financial firms, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations and for advanced degrees in business, economics, law, public administration, and other social sciences. The economics major also complements learning in other areas of business and the liberal arts.

Through a sequence of rigorous coursework and empirical research projects, economics graduate students develop problem-solving, data modeling, presentation and writing skills that enhance their ability to carry out economic analyses and effectively communicate results. Positioned at the intersection of economics, applied econometrics, and data science, our graduates are attractive candidates for positions in analytics, economic and market research, banking and corporate finance, consulting, data strategies, public policy and government. All our graduate programs are STEM-designated.