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Economics

Degree

Bachelor of Arts, Major, Minor

School/College

College of Arts & Sciences
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The Arts and Sciences curriculum blends basic economic concepts and applications with contemporary issues to develop students’ analytical abilities and prepare them for careers as economists, analysts, and upper-level managers in both the private and public sectors.

What You'll Learn and Do

Choose the degree that works for you

¹ú²úÉ«ÇéƬ’s BA in Economics emphasizes using qualitative and/or quantitative models to interpret the impact of public policy choices. With this degree, graduates are prepared to use economic theory and policy to make a difference.

Learn by doing

The Economics program within the College of Arts and Sciences encourages students to take their education on the move through experiential learning opportunities such as study abroad programs or internships. Completing these programs will allow students to graduate with more than just a degree in economics.

Expand your understanding

Led by a devoted faculty, students challenge economic theories while using advanced technology and utilize economic principles to stimulate their powers of interpretation, synthesis, and understanding.

Let your education lead you

Graduates of the CAS Economics program are prepared to enter a variety of fields whether they go directly into financial and service institutions or government and schools. With a degree from ¹ú²úÉ«ÇéƬ, the sky is the limit for your future.

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Fulbright Opportunities

Julianne Whittaker, a graduate of the Economics department, received a Fulbright scholarship that took her to Jordan where she was able to teach English.

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Course Requirements

30 credits

15 credits

Contact Us

Undergraduate Admission
admis@fairfield.edu
(203) 254-4100

Career Outlook

¹ú²úÉ«ÇéƬ University's location near many corporate headquarters provides excellent opportunities for internships. Recent economics students have interned as research associates at:

Internships

Placements

  • Peoples Bank
  • Southwest Connecticut Agency on Aging
  • Merrill Lynch
  • Salomon Smith Barney
  • Chamber of Commerce
  • Other local agencies

Recent Placements

The majority of students majoring in economics find employment before graduation. While financial and service institutions have been the most popular sources of entry-level jobs, other graduates have gone on to:

  • American Express
  • Bank of America
  • Citibank
  • Fidelity Investments
  • Goldman, Sachs & Co.
  • IBM Corporation
  • JPMorganChase
  • U.S. Marine Corps Officers Program

I chose to attend ¹ú²úÉ«ÇéƬ because I wanted the opportunity to be on the East Coast near New York City and other financial hubs while also having a suburban and tight-knit campus.

- Maura Cullum '16

Student Learning Outcomes

Application

Students will be able to describe concepts and apply them to real-world issues, use economic theory to explain historical and current economic events, and demonstrate how economic theory can be applied in different market and institutional settings to solve problems.

Interpretation

Students will be able to use qualitative/ quantitative models to interpret the impact of public policy choices, identify how economic policies can be utilized to overcome market inadequacies, evaluate the success/failure of policies designed to achieve intended economic outcomes and construct economic arguments using quantitative and non-quantitative evidence.

Analysis

Students will be able to acquire quantitative skills to analyze data and use that data and analysis to support logical positions, build data-gathering to analyze an economic argument or design and present their own economic argument, use statistical software to analyze economic data, and formulate empirically testable hypotheses.

Understanding

Students will be able to understand the trade-offs between efficiency and equity that are made as resources are allocated among economic actors, appraise various market models and resource allocations, use welfare measures to analyze economic tradeoffs, identify the challenges of promoting and securing economic growth, and appraise the resulting impact on resource and income distribution.

Resources for Student Success

The University Career Center serves ¹ú²úÉ«ÇéƬ University students with comprehensive career support services, programming, and resources.

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¹ú²úÉ«ÇéƬ supports the scholarly success and intellectual growth of our students by providing various resources on campus including the Science Center, Writing Center, DiMenna-Nyselius Library, and more.

Academic Support at ¹ú²úÉ«ÇéƬ

Conducting research is an exciting process because you have an opportunity to build upon your previous knowledge and create something new. Building something new usually requires tools, and the type of most useful tools depends on what it is that you are constructing. Creating new knowledge in economics typically uses some of the following tools:

  • An economic model to simplify reality and understand the relationships between economic variables
  • A set of data to understand what is happening in the "real world"
  • Graphs or more sophisticated analyses of real-world data
  • A method of organizing your ideas as you conduct your research

For an in-depth guide to carrying out economic research, please refer to Greenlaw's (2006) book:

Greenlaw, Steven A. 2006. Doing Economics: A Guide to Understanding and Carrying Out Economic Research. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.

As you conduct your research, a graphic organizer is a terrific tool for organizing your ideas and revealing how concepts relate to one another. Use the link below to download free concept mapping software designed by the (IHMC).

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