Department of Economics

A major in Economics provides students with a unique blend of the perspective gained from a liberal arts education and the  practical skills necessary for intelligent decision-making and administration in business and government. In addition to providing a sound theoretical foundation in economic theory and economic statistics, the economics major introduces students to a variety of applied fields which focus on international, national, and regional economic problems, issues, and policies.  Class sizes in major courses are relatively small, and there is much opportunity for direct contact and interaction with faculty.

Economics is the science of decision making.  Students of economics learn to identify and analyze the costs and benefits of financial and social decisions. Skills in cost-benefit analysis, the core of economists’ training, are widely applicable and highly valued in current job markets.

Graduates of the economics program are prepared for and have been employed in finance, insurance, real estate (for example as real estate appraisers, stock brokers, credit analysts, loan officers, research analysts); management positions in business; economic journalism; high school teaching, public policy and government employment (federal, state, local).

Opportunities for further education include law school (JD Degree); graduate business school (MBA degree); MS degrees in accounting, business, or finance; master’s degree in public policy; master’s degree and PhD in economics. 

Contact us:

On Campus:

Department Office: Liberal Arts Room 387-B

Phone: 508.999.8347

Fax: 508.990.9674

Mailing Address:

Department of Economics

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

285 Old Westport Road

North Dartmouth, MA 02747-2300

                      

 

 Last Updated On: 7/14/08