Economics, Bachelor of Arts
Overview
Economics is a "method rather than a doctrine, an apparatus of the mind, a technique of thinking which helps its possessor to draw correct conclusions."
- John Maynard Keynes
The economics major, one of the earliest offered at Saint Joseph College, dates back to 1935. The current economics curriculum is marked by attention to a global perspective, sensitivity to methodological pluralism, and attentiveness to the twin aspects of rigor and relevance. As an economics major today, you will benefit from:
An Outstanding Curriculum
You will have several choices to select from. You may choose a global focus wherein you will be exposed to courses on international political economy, international financial economics, the world economy and women in the world economy. Or you may choose the standard economics major or the mathematics/economics concentration. Whatever you choose, you will be exposed to the most current theoretical and policy developments.
A High Graduate Success Rate
Some of the department's recent graduates have gone on to earn advanced degrees in business administration and law. They consistently comment on how the holistic and interactive learning environment provided by Saint Joseph College effectively prepared them to undertake the challenges of graduate school. Others work in the fields of finance/investment, government/community service, research/analysis or business.
Career Opportunities
A degree in economics can lead you towards numerous exciting career opportunities including:
- Accountant
- Actuary
- Bank Examiner
- Bank Research Analyst
- Construction Estimator
- Demographer
- Economist
- Energy Researcher
- Environmental Researcher
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Planner
- Foreign Service Officer
- Institutional Researcher
- International Trade Specialist
- Investment Banking Analyst
- Investment Counselor
- Labor Relations Specialist
- Property Manager
- Securities Broker
- Statistician
- Systems Analyst
- Time Management Specialist
- Underwriter
- Urban/Regional Planner
The mission of the Saint Joseph College Department of Economics is to "eradicate economic illiteracy among women so that they can become aware provisioners of their family, community, nation and Earth."
Contact
For further information contact Shyamala Raman, Ph.D., chair of the department of economics.
Phone: 860.231.5515
E-mail:
sraman@sjc.edu
