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Department of Economics

Department of Economics

The Department of Economics is located in the Social Sciences & Business building, where a number of the Economics classes are held.

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Health Affairs publishes article by alum Mat Reidhead (BS/MA 2006).

Health Affairs publishes article by alum Mat Reidhead (BS/MA 2006).

Co-authored journal article entitled "Adding Socioeconomic Data To Hospital Readmissions Calculations May Produce More Useful Results."

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Testimonial

Testimonial

Michael D. Thomas, MA 2005

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Chancellor's Report to the Community 2013

Chancellor's Report to the Community 2013

Past Economics Alumni Award Recipients Mike Kennamann & Gene Edmiston at the May 10th Chancellor's Report to the Community

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Poster Presentation

Poster Presentation

Thomas Briggs, MA 2013, presenting his poster at the 2012 Undergraduate School Research Fair. Thomas will begin the Economics PhD program at Colorado State in Fall 2014.

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Alumni Presenters on Career Day, April 10, 2013

Alumni Presenters on Career Day, April 10, 2013

L-R Ade Fanegan, Banking Center Mgr, UMB Bank; Ann Neff, Financial Analyst, Save-A-Lot; Gene Edmiston, Director of Pricing & Offer Mgmt, YP Holdings

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Professor Susan Feigenbaum

Professor Susan Feigenbaum

Prof. Feigenbaum, co-author of "Principles of Microeconomics: The Way We Live" (Worth Publishers), teaching a principles of micro class.

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Testimonial

Testimonial

David Bryan, MA 2010

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Poster Presentation

Poster Presentation

Laura Darby, BS 2009, MA 2012, presenting her poster at the 2011 Graduate School Research Fair

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Chancellor's Report to the Community 2011

Chancellor's Report to the Community 2011

Chancellor George & Professor Susan Feigenbaum (ctr) with Economics alumni at the Chancellor's Report to the Community in May 2011

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Poster Presentation

Poster Presentation

Trung Ly, BS 2011, presenting his poster at the 2010 Undergraduate School Research Fair. Trung began the Economics PhD program at Notre Dame in Fall 2013.

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Testimonial

Testimonial

Jennifer Lewis, BA 2008, MA 2011

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Welcome! 

 The Department of Economics offers the following degrees:

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics
The BA in Economics is more "liberal arts" in its focus than the BS degree. The BA degree requires completion of the BA foreign language requirement of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Economics
The BS in Economics provides more in-depth development of the analytical and quantitative skills used in economic analysis, including coursework in calculus and econometrics. This quantitative skill set is highly valued by employers as demonstrated by the considerable employment success of our BS graduates.  BS students can further distinguish themselves to employers with a Certificate in Applied Econometrics and Data Analysis.

Dual Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts (Dual BS/MA) in Economics  (Brochure)
The Dual BS/MA (“2+3”) in Economics is an accelerated program that allows students to complete a BS and a MA in Economics in five years. The program is targeted at students who are comfortable with mathematics and have demonstrated success in undergraduate-level quantitative and analytical economics courses.

Master of Arts (MA) in Economics  (Brochure)
The MA in Economics is specifically designed for those seeking to work as professional economists.  Students acquire knowledge and a versatile set of skills that are highly valued in the workplace.  A unique feature of the program is the large number of applied econometrics and quantitative courses offered.  The program can accommodate prospective full-time students as well as those who wish to study part-time.

In addition to the above Degree Programs, the Department also offers:

Minor in Economics
The Department offers a minor in Economics to students who want to develop some knowledge in this field but wish to major in another discipline.

Certificate in Applied Econometrics and Data Analysis 
The Certificate is designed to prepare students to perform applied econometric analysis in a variety of professional settings:  banks, telecomm companies, consulting firms, etc.  This Certificate can be combined with the BS, the MA, or completed as a freestanding certificate.

Certificate in Actuarial Studies 
A number of quantitative courses offered by the Department help satisfy the prerequisites for the Certificate in Actuarial Studies and help fulfill the VEE requirements in Economics and Applied Statistics. These courses have received approval of the Society of Actuaries (SOA).

Public Policy Administration (PPA) Graduate Certificate in Policy and Program Evaluation (PPE)
For MA students interested in policy, it is possible to earn the Certificate without any additional coursework beyond what is required for the MA alone, by taking courses required for both the MA and the PPE Certificate and choosing PP ADM classes for some of your non-Economics electives.

 

ECONOMICS FRONT OFFICE FACES THROUGH THE YEARS...

3 Admin at 2013 Holiday Party

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three consecutive department Administrative Associates at the 2013 Holiday Party
L-R  Debra Garcia (2002 to 2012), Judy Cates (2012 to present), Gloria Axe (1977 to 2002)