Program(s) Available: B.S., Minor
Our economics major explores the topic of scarcity and the reasoning behind important decisions made by businesses, consumers, and the government. The major provides students with the analytical and critical thinking skills necessary to analyze the behavior and interactions of economic agents and how economies work. Students who major in economics can be exposed to research techniques, quantitative analysis, policymaking methods and more and prepare for a career in the private and public sector as well as graduate studies. If this interests you, keep reading!
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for economists is projected to increase by six percent in the coming decade. That's a pretty steady increase! As we transition into a technology-driven workplace, the need for data analysis and trend research will only continue to increase. If you are interested in these tasks, we encourage you to consider this program.
At Northwest, economics majors are taught by faculty who have received Faculty Excellence Awards and the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. Classes are small, and upper-level courses have an average of fewer than 10 students.
A Bachelor of Science in economics is available at Northwest. View the 4-year plan or catalog for courses and more information.
Did you know? A minor in economics is available. This 18-credit-hour program is especially useful if you're thinking about pursuing law, business, government, journalism or teaching. Students in this program develop analytical, critical thinking and decision-making skills in preparation for evaluating the decisions made by businesses, consumers and government while gaining the fundamental knowledge of business management, accounting, marketing and finance.
This economics minor can be combined with any major, but it aligns especially well with accounting, business management, and finance.
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