Why Choose Economics?
The Well-Rounded Education
Both the School of Liberal Arts and the School of Business offer economics degrees. So which do you choose? Pursuing an economics degree in the School of Liberal Arts (B.A.) is ideal if you:
- Would prefer to take a social or analytical approach to studying economics
- Are interested in examining economic relationships on a global scale
- Want flexibility in your career choice
- Are considering an MBA
The B.A. in economics allows for customization, especially within the liberal arts. You may choose to pair it with a second major in communication, government or international studies. Regardless, the B.A. in economics, combined with the writing, interpersonal and critical thinking skills developed through a liberal arts education, will prepare you for a competitive career.
If you are interested in earning a Ph.D. in economics, we recommended that you:
- Pursue an economics degree in the School of Business (B.S.)
OR
- Double major in economics (B.A.) and mathematics
The Real World Preparation
Our professors are trusted experts in the field of economics. They are published authors and world-class researchers. Students who demonstrate exceptional understanding of the subject material will have opportunities to conduct research outside of the classroom one-on-one with professors.
You will also have one of the world’s greatest economic centers at your disposal: New York City. As an undergraduate student, you may have the chance to:
- Tour New York City’s economic landmarks from Wall Street to the New York Stock Exchange
- Intern at a Fortune 500 company
- Take part in the College Fed Challenge, a rigorous academic competition judged by economists from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York
The Facilities
The School of Business boasts a state-of-the-art finance lab outfitted with professional technology used in the industry. It is open during the day as a classroom and remains open until late in the evening for students who need to use the equipment for market-based group projects. Because class sizes are small, you often get to work with the technology individually. You have the opportunity to learn using live market data, which adds a practical element to theoretical topics. The lab includes:
- A full-sized, real-time stock ticker
- Two large flat panel TVs with scrolling financial data
- HP 8200 series desktops with 22-inch dual monitors equipped with Morningstar Direct
- 11 Bloomberg Terminals that offer:
- Real-time and historic price data from around the world
- Company financial data
- Trading news
- Analyst coverage
- Professional analytic tools