Major in Economics

Bachelor of Arts Degree • School of Business and Justice Studies

Studying Economics: The UC Advantage

Utica College's economics program integrates theoretical and practical economics with broad liberal arts training, providing you with the value-added skills you need to succeed in a range of professional environments.

Part of UC's Business and Economics department, the economics major offers integrated, hands-on learning across a variety of disciplines within the department, with excellent facilities - including a full-featured trading room - and opportunities for internships.

Curriculum

In additon to foundational courses, economics majors study advanced economic theory, completing their work with a semester-long senior project research paper.

Under the guidance of a faculty member, all seniors study an economic or social problem of their choosing. Past topics have included:

minimum wage legislation
sexual harassment
private contracts for police and fire protection
gender equity in college sports
trade problems with Japan
the effect of advertising on cigarette consumption.

In addition to formal classroom work, economics students actively manage a stock portfolio worth over $40,000.

For specific program details, see academic requirements >

Program Student Learning Goals