By studying Economics, students develop a systematic way of evaluating problems and master the necessary tools and models to solve those problems efficiently and effectively. These skills are also sought after in other major disciplines such as medicine, technology, public policy, business strategies, and more.
Westminster College offers you small class sizes, an open door policy by professors, a tutoring program that makes someone available to explain difficult concepts, and a supportive environment for all types of students. Economics graduates at Westminster College have been highly successful in combining the economics major with other majors, such as finance, accounting, business, political science, mathematics, environmental science/studies, transnational studies, history, philosophy and others to distinguish themselves for graduate school and professional jobs.
The department is accredited by ACBSP and offers a two-track economics major program that suit students with wide variety of interests – a rigorous honors track for students who have professional or academic interests in economics and related fields, and a general economics major track for students who want to take advantage of the discipline’s wide subject matter and rigorous analytical methods of analysis that supplements their interdisciplinary academic and professional interests.
“With the guidance and help that I received from the faculty at Westminster, I was able to secure a job one year before graduation, was able to work on multiple research papers, and also present at multiple different conferences both on and off campus.”
Pradipti Rajbhandari Economics and Accounting Majors Class of 2012, Assurance Staff at Ernst & Young
The objective of an Economics minor is to provide an avenue for acquiring a basic understanding of economics that can complement the student's major course of study.
You will have a strong grasp of economic theory upon completion of the minor. This will help you to understand and analyze contemporary economic issues and events such as health care, social security, taxes, welfare, environmental policy, international trade, economic growth, business cycles, and the role of government policies. In addition, study of economics provides strong rational decision-making skills.
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