Economics Major

Carmel Boyer School of Business
(440) 260-4000

OVERVIEW

Economics explores how humans make decisions given the influences of environment, social customs and culture, and politics.

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BW's economics major is a comprehensive, versatile program that blends practical experience with coursework in statistics, macroeconomics and microeconomics.

You'll learn to apply economic models and concepts to decision-making. You'll develop skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, quantitative reasoning and strategic planning.

A Bachelor of Science in economics offers outstanding preparation for graduate and professional schools and workplace opportunities.

Strong academics, individual attention and faculty mentoring are at the forefront of the major.

You'll learn from professors who are researchers, scholars and conference presenters.

BW economics faculty have garnered international teaching experience through Fulbright Awards, sabbatical leaves and as volunteer instructors in South and Central America, Eastern Europe, Northern Africa and Asia.

BW's proximity to Cleveland places you within easy access to impressive networking, internship and career connections at corporations, government and nonprofit agencies, technology firms and more.

What can you do with an economics degree?

Government - economists, policy analysts, budget analysts
Finance - financial analysts, investment bankers, market research analysts
Research - economists, research assistants, data analysts
Consulting - management consultants, business analysts
Education - economics teachers, professors
Non-profit organizations - policy analysts, development economists

Real-World Focused

Economics applies analysis to a wide range of real-world problems. It looks at how humans coordinate decisions about satisfying wants and needs within the social, cultural and political realities of society and the world.

The study of economics branches in multiple directions: behavioral economics, ecological economics, evolutionary economics, econometrics, feminist economics, forensic economics, neuroeconomics, social and cultural economics and urban economics.

The American Economic Association offers further information about this in-demand career field.

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CURRICULUM

Offered as a major and minor, economics is an outstanding companion field of study for mathematics, social sciences, sustainability, business and international studies, among other disciplines.

Courses in economic theory are balanced with other courses for which economics is applied to specific domestic and international issues. Economics majors are exposed to computer techniques and applications in statistics and economic research. Independent study and seminar classes are made available to juniors and seniors.

Course Descriptions

Course descriptions, requirements for the major and additional information can be found in the University Catalog.

STUDENT EXPERIENCES

Experiential learning bridges classroom study with real-world opportunities. You can enhance your studies through internships, co-curricular activities and other learning opportunities.

The economics program maintains a culture of collaboration and shared inquiry with students. Faculty-student research is an opportunity for you to explore a focused area of study that interests you. You'll be encouraged to submit your research for publication and conferences, as well as present it at campus events.

Internships

Internships are a key part of your studies that enable you to integrate theory and coursework into practical application. BW economics students have interned at:

Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank
Financial institutions
Food & Agricultural Organization (FAO)
Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Planning Commission
Office of the Controller of Currency
PPG
Software industry (numerous locations)
Progressive Insurance
White House Internship Program with the National Economic Council

Student success is celebrated at Baldwin Wallace. Economics students are regularly recognized for their achievements through:

Omicron Delta Epsilon, the International Honor Society in Economics, which lauds superior scholastic attainment and promotes closer ties between BW students and faculty.
Pi Gamma Mu, the International Social Science Honorary Society, which recognizes outstanding scholastic achievement.