Major in Economics
Major adviser: Anandi P. Sahu
The curriculum for the major in economics combines the concepts and tools of economic analysis, a broad general education and courses in other areas of interest to the student. Students learn how economic analysis can be applied to major problems facing individuals, businesses, the nation and the world today.
Besides preparing students for a career in business, an education in economics is excellent preparation for entry into law school, a graduate school of public administration or an MBA program. Economics is a flexible choice for students seeking a rigorous, well-respected and relevant major without specializing in a narrowly defined area. To be employed as professional economists or economics instructors, students normally will need to attend graduate school and obtain at least a master's degree in economics.
The Department of Economics offers three economics programs: Bachelor of Arts with a major in economics (offered by the College of Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Science with a major in economics (offered by the School of Business Administration), and a minor in economics. The department encourages students who are considering attending graduate school in economics to take MTH 141 and 154 instead of MTH 121 and 122. Entrance into a master's program in economics will also require a student to take MTH 155; and into a doctoral program, MTH 254.
Minor in Economics
The economics faculty believes strongly in its role as a provider of education in economics to a broad range of students in other majors. Even moderate contact with the concepts and applications of economics will be valuable to most students. The minor in economics provides recognition to the student who does not want a major in economics but who has taken several courses in the area.
The minor in economics consists of a minimum of 18 semester credits in economics courses. Students must take Ecn 150 or 210 or both Ecn 200 and 201 and any prerequisites for these courses. Students must earn at least 12 additional credits (16 credits if Ecn 150 was taken) in economics (Ecn) courses in order to fulfill the 18-credit requirement. This minor is open to all students except economics majors
For questions about general academic advising, contact SBA advising at 248.370.3285
If you want to transfer from another university or from a community college, contact SBA advising at 248.370.3285.
For questions about the MBA program or post-masters certificates, contact the Office of Graduate Business Programs at 248.370.3287, or click here.
For questions about undergraduate economics major or specific economics courses, contact the instructor or Anandi Sahu, department chair, email at sahu@oakland.edu, Voice: 248.370.3537 or Fax: 248.370.4275.
