$7,000.00
Economics
Degree: B.A
The major in economics provides students with a good grounding in economic principles, theories, applications, and policies. Students acquire analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking skills essential for a career in business and government. The program offers several applied courses in a contemporary and global context such as sports, health, banking, and environment. The scope of the program is to understand the effect, and predict the outcome of economic policy on individuals, businesses, the economy, and society.
What Will You Learn?
In our economics, finance, and global business programs, students learn in-demand skills that employers have identified as critical for job candidates, including:
-Understanding the main tools of policies for markets and government
-Using data and statistical tools to carry out economics and financial projects
-Understanding the main instruments, rules, and strategies of finance and financial planning
-Ability to assess the impact of the global environment (economic, financial, political, regulatory, technological, social, and cultural) on institutions, businesses, economies, and societies
Students in economics, finance, and global business study in small classes, taught by faculty with significant industry experience who are recognized experts in their fields. They also gain real-world experience through internships, mentoring, and other professional enrichment activities. Business students also benefit from the sophisticated resources in the Cotsakos College of Business, including the Global Business and Finance Institute, an active trading room that brings the world financial markets to campus. For students looking to enter careers in investment advice or wealth management, our financial planning degree program allows graduates to sit for the CFP® exam. Our students benefit from William Paterson University’s strong ties to professional organizations like the Financial Planning Association and numerous employers including brokerage firms and registered investment advisory firms.
| Budgeting | Data Analysis | Digital Fluency |
| Financial Forecasting | Financial Reporting | Sales |
| Strategic Planning |
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Career Opportunities
Financial Analyst
Economist
Market Research Analyst
Data Analyst
Investment Banker
Policy Analyst
Business Consultant
Risk Analyst