Economics

You can study how societies, governments, businesses, households, and individuals create, use, manage, and distribute resources. You will gain valuable skills to help predict and study responses to policy and market changes, help develop public policies, and make better business decisions. A degree in economics means you can work in research, businesses, nonprofits, or government institutions or continue your studies in a graduate or Ph.D. field. You can choose from bachelor and master’s programs or minor and certificate programs.

Department: 
Economics

What we offer

Economics Minor

Economic Issues Certificate

Undergraduate

Gender, Race, and Economy Certificate

Graduate

Graduate Certificate in Econometrics and Data Analysis

Graduate

Success Stories

Alumni Profile

Arriving on the scene

Wright State economics alums Rajesh D. and Sarah E. Felix making a splash in the film industry
The documentary “The Power of Movement,” produced by Wright State economics alums Rajesh D. and Sarah E. Felix, was released in November.
Student Profile

Work product

Economics major Riley Williams spreading his wings at Wright State
“I knew Wright State was a great school and I wanted to come back home anyway,” he said. “It’s working out great for me. It’s definitely one of the best adult decisions I’ve made thus far.” -Riley Williams, marketing
Alumni Profile

Economics alums share insights from careers with City of Hamilton

Raj Soin College of Business graduates shares their knowledge and experience with Wright State students as part of a series of seminars on local and global economies.