Expand Your Career Horizons with a Degree in Economics

A century ago the great English economist Alfred Marshall wrote, "Economics is a study of mankind in the ordinary business of life."  His point was that most of what people do has some connection to using productive resources to satisfy peoples’ wants and needs.  The most basic and enduring strength of economics as a field of study is that it provides a logical, ordered way of looking at various problems and issues.  

The Department of Economics will provide the education, guidance, and direction needed for students who wish to take advantage of an exciting career in economics. Our department offers graduate and undergraduate programs. Whether you are planning to start or continue your education, our department is committed to delivering the highest quality education possible. Requirements and course descriptions can be found here.

Degrees in Economics

• Bachelor of Arts in Economics offered through the College of Liberal Arts - The Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics is designed for those who want to major in Economics while also studying other social sciences, foreign laguages, mathematics, humanities, and other disciplines.Graduates of the BA in Economics are well prepared for careers in government, education, and the nonprofit sector, as well as for further study at Master's and Doctoral level in Economics, Political Science, Law, and other fields.
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• Bachelor of Science in Business Economics offered through the Raj Soin College of Business - The Bachelor of Science degree in Business Economics is designed for those who wish to major in Economics while also studying other functional areas of business. Graduates of the program generally pursue careers in the private sector--including corporations and small businesses--while others pursue further education at the Master's and Doctoral levels.
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• Minor in Economics - For students who have completed Principles of Microeconomics and Principles of Macroeconomics with a grade of C or better, a minor in Economics requires only 4 additional electives at the 300 or 400 level.

• Master of Science in Social and Applied Economics - As one recent observer wrote,"My experience in economics is that the highest paid starting jobs went to those with the best quantitative skills.  But the best second or third jobs or positions went to those with the best communication skills and understanding of 'big picture' issues."  (Bill Conerly, Businomics Blog, April 8, 2008). To give students both, our MS in Social and Applied Economics is an innovative program, unique in this region of the country, which balances the development of quantitiative skills with the development of critical thinking. All courses are taught by professional economists who have earned doctorates in the field.  This one-year program culminates in an internship or thesis in economics.
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  Applications are now being accepted for Fall 2011 admission!

Updates
Regional Economic Report (Winter 2012) by Dr. Thomas Traynor, Chair Department of Economics Time Magazine recently named an economist, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, The Person of the Year. Read more information on winners of the Nobel Prize in Economics. The average starting salary for Economics majors nationally is over $52,000.
Faculty in the News
Daily Update: 5,000 jobs coming to Dayton region - Dr. Thomas Traynor More Americans Work Weekends, Survey Shows- Dr. Traynor Quoted Wright State Report: Defense, Manufacturing to Create Jobs- Dr. Thomas Traynor Quoted In a Pinch, Could You Family Find $2,000?- Dr. Robert Premus Quoted As Private Pay Plummets, Public Pay in Ohio Increases - Dr. Thomas Traynor quoted Signs Indicate Manufacturing on Rebound- Dr. Thomas Traynor Quoted Job Openings at 2-Year High- Dr. Robert Premus Quoted

	Department News
	Wright State Economics Professor awarded "2010 Outstanding Academic Title" for book, Money and Households in a Capitalist Economy Richard P. Davis (Dick), '78 M.S., '78 M.B.A. Named 2011 Outstanding School of Graduate Studies Alumnus 2011 Wright State University's Director for Center of Economic Education Addresses Governor's Forum Darnell Brown Receives "40 Under 40" Recognition. Click here for additional Department Highlights. Read Past Regional Economic Reports Faculty Publications Research Seminars