Economics and Management

The Department of Economics and Management emphasizes an interdisciplinary and international context that encourages you to examine the social, the national, and the global, from the perspectives of multiple disciplines, so that you are prepared to face your future academic and professional career with a more reflective and ethical comprehension of present-day economics and management questions and challenges. Our diverse faculty has a wide range of academic and professional experience and creates compelling and rewarding classroom experiences. The Department proposes six majors, three minors and a Masters in International Management.  We also offer a joint Masters program in Strategic Brand Management with the Department of Communication, Media and Culture as well as a five-year BA/MSc.

Students selecting the International Economics major will gain the resources best-suited to a more effective understanding and analysis of the economic questions of today and tomorrow.  The Department plays an integral role in the teaching of the Philosophy, Politics, and Economics major and students are encouraged to explore diverse disciplines through double majors or minors.  This video from the American Economic Association describes where economics could take you. The International Finance major trains students to apply economics and finance theory to pragmatic problems in the for and non-profit sectors and within financial and non-financial institutions and markets, particularly for the optimal allocation of scarce financial assets, including money, loans, bonds, stocks, and currencies. Many companies now extend their reach across national and international borders and there is a constant need for effective management and problem-solving skills that can easily cross borders.  You will acquire knowledge of business concepts and their application and practice leadership skills with the International Business Administration major.

Managers increasingly need to consider a larger stakeholder picture and respond to the concerns of multiple constituencies.  Students can develop the fundamentals of managing both private and non-profit local or global organizations with the Management major.  This major is designed for flexibility and to allow you to explore other disciplines as elective courses. Students learn the basics of start-ups and small business management with the Entrepreneurship major.  This generalist management  degree is geared towards those who want to start their own business, work in a small business or a family business, or understand the best techniques for advancing innovation in any organization. Finally, you can explore the role of consumer behavior and the impact of market dynamics with the Marketing major. Students will learn how to conduct market research, brand a product, and develop marketing programs in an international context, while also investigating specific topics within marketing that appeal to your personal and professional interests.

The Department offers minors in Economics, Ecological and Environmental Economics, Entrepreneurship, Institutions and Economic Development, International Business Administration and Marketing Management.  The six minors allow students in various majors to develop knowledge and skills that complement that major. Many of our minors are specifically designed for students in other departments who are interested in adding economic and management pre-professional content to their academic program.  Students majoring within the Economics and Management Department have a choice of adding additional expertise with these minors and should discuss combinations with their academic advisor.  No matter what major or minor you choose, our varied programs will help you thrive in today’s complex and globalized environment.