Economics

A Major, Concentration, and Minor

Economics affects all consumers.  It is the study of the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.  Economists use analytical skills to identify issues and problems while framing solutions in ways other people do not see.

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Economics requires a core of economics courses with flexibility to use economics as a tool to explore and understand human behavior.

The Economics concentration and minor stress the interdisciplinary implications of economics. Developing an expertise in economics provides students with a valuable skill that can be used in conjunction with business and liberal arts disciplines.

Studying Economics at Bryant University

Economics classes at Bryant are characterized by lively interaction between faculty and students.  The work in the classroom is enhanced by the use of technology to elaborate, illuminate, and visualize economic theories.

As a field in social science, the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Economics prepares students for careers in a competitive job market and for graduate studies. Students are provided with an understanding of the applied nature of economic theories and their relevance to the social systems and globally integrated business environment.

The economics concentration and minor are of particular interest for those students who plan to complement their chosen concentration in the College of Business or major in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Courses

In addition to the Bachelor of Arts degree requirements, the major in Economics requires:

• Intermediate Microeconomics
• Intermediate Macroeconomics
• Directed Study in Economics
• Seven courses in one selected content track:
  • Public Policy
  • International Political Economy
  • Industrial Economics and Market Regulation

Students who select the concentration in Economics must complete:

• Intermediate Microeconomics
• Intermediate Macroeconomics
• Econometrics
• Three Economics electives (one must be at the 400-level)

The Economics minor requires:

• Intermediate Microeconomics
• Intermediate Macroeconomics
• One Economics course at any level
• One 400-level Economics course

For complete course descriptions, please refer to the course catalog.

Opportunities After Graduation

The study of economics prepares students to enter the field of Economics or join a number of other careers in business and the arts, including:

• Business
• Law
• Public Administration
• International Trade and Finance
• Journalism
• International Relations
• Foreign Service

For More Information

To learn more about the Economics programs at Bryant, please contact:

Sam Mirmirani, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair
Department of Economics
smirmira@bryant.edu