Economics

All levels of government, as well as international organizations, nonprofit organizations, industrial corporations, and financial institutions, such as banks and brokerage houses, hire economists to do economic analyses and planning. Economists perform economic analyses of various markets, execute pricing studies, determine the effects that government policies have on their businesses, and analyze the implications of international economic events.

As a Major for the BA Degree

A BA degree with a major in economics deals with concepts, techniques, and cases in economics that acquaint the student with the general economic problems of modern society. This degree provides students with an excellent general background for a wide range of challenging business careers. See below or consult the Bulletin for more information.

As a Minor

Undergraduate students will now be able to fulfill the Tier III requirement by completing a minor in Economics. This Tier III Minor in Economics requires that students take:

• two courses in Economics at the 3000 level or above, followed by
• a communications-intensive "capstone" course.

It is the responsibility of the student to insure that all prerequisites are met. Further, note that not every 4000 level and above Economics course qualifies as a capstone.

For further information about the capstone and other available courses, and to discuss which programs might be most appropriate to your interests, please consult the Student Bulletin or call or visit the Economics Department offices in the Vertical Campus to make an appointment to see one of our advisors:

Prof. Peter Gutmann Office: 10-233 (VC) (646) 312-3461

Prof. Larry Huckins Office: 10-231 (VC) (646) 312-3460

 

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