BACHELOR OF SCIENCE OR BACHELOR OF ARTS IN
ECONOMICS
A Powerful Educational Experience Economics, broadly speaking, is the study of how people and societies choose to use scarce resources. More specifically, it is a social science analyzing how consumers decide what to purchase, what to produce, and how the market system allocates resources. The economics program at Niagara University prepares students for a variety of careers in economics and business by developing their analytical and quantitative skills, teaching them how the economy functions, and how to apply these concepts in business. Dedicated and engaged faculty share their expertise, and encourage hands-on learning in a small classes which maximizes student learning.
A Cutting-Edge Curriculum Students have the option of two degree tracks, both include courses in statistics, business analytics, and econometrics. The bachelor of arts allows for greater flexibility to combine economics with majors outside of the Holzschuh College of Business Administration such as actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, political science, history, or computer and information science. Students pursuing the bachelor of science follow the core business curriculum, and can easily add a minor in finance, accounting, or management.
FLEXIBILITY
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
QUALITY
Students choosing economics as a major will be prepared for competitive careers in the economics sector, or may elect to pursue graduate school, MBA, M.S. in finance or take the LSAT for entry into law school.
Economics students can work with faculty on research projects and present their work at academic conferences. Students learn from industry experts with internships and national competitions, such as the annual Business Analytics Competition and FED Challenge.
Economics faculty are not only accomplished Ph.D. academics, but also highly successful business executives who bring industry knowledge and best practices into the classroom.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE OR BACHELOR OF ARTS IN
ECONOMICS
NU’s Holzschuh College of Business Administration houses the financial services lab, a state-of-the-art computer lab offering software resources to students such as S&P 500, Morningstar, SPSS, and @Risk Modeling software. The economics department prepares students to get hired in a wide array of fields. Economics graduates pursue careers in banking, insurance, consulting, healthcare, and in sectors of the government. A degree in economics is also great preparation for those considering going on to law school or to pursue a business master’s degree. “Niagara University has a unique community of people passionate about their fields and interested in helping others. I am proud to be a part of this community, and it was my time at Niagara that helped me to decide to pursue a career in law. The ability to interact with, understand, and utilize complex information is what studying economics at Niagara University prepares you for. Skills enhanced by my studies include critical thinking and logical reasoning and have helped me to be successful in studying law.”
Policy Analyst
Data Analyst
Credit Analyst
Investment Analyst Financial Planner
Joseph A. Tricarico, ’21 Economics
$60,000 Median Pay for entry level economists with a bachelor’s degree in 2020* *Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
About Niagara University
Founded by the Vincentian community in 1856, Niagara University educates students in the highest academic tradition so that they graduate with the confidence, clarity of direction, and heightened sense of purpose to excel in their careers and be change leaders in their field. The university has received accolades from U.S. News & World Report, Colleges of Distinction and Money magazine for its ability to offer students a high return on their educational investment.
Niagara University’s Holzschuh College of Business Administration is AACSB Accredited. AACSB-accredited schools have the highestcaliber instructors, and offer the leading–edge courses and programs that businesses seek when hiring the leaders they need today and tomorrow.
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