Economics - Academics

Economics

The economics program at WOU is all about the big picture. You’ll be exposed to the full range of application of economic theory including international trade, management decision-making, financial markets, labor markets and e-commence. Many economics majors complete an internship or practicum as part of their electives, so you’ll get a chance to learn practical skills in the field that will equip you for a wide range of employment options after graduation.

I’m also a minor!

credits required for the Economics major

students enrolled in the Economics program

students per class on average in the Economics program

%

of master's degree can be completed as an undergrad at WOU

Sample four-year degree plan

Learning outcomes

  • Apply analytical and decision-making skills to resolve complicated contemporary business, financial and social problems
  • Identify, collect, evaluate and interpret data from relevant sources
  • Effectively communicate economic information to the public

Career opportunities

  • Investment broker
  • Banker
  • Bookkeeper
  • Insurance underwriter
  • Market research executive

Economics minor

Students who minor in economics will gain a strong foundational understanding of macro and micro economics with a little algebra thrown in for fun. This is another great option for people who might want to be business owners one day, along with a business minor or entrepreneurship minor.

credits required for the Economics minor

Faculty

ALEJANDRO ABARCA

, Business/Economics Division
abarcaa@wou.edu

MARIANNE BRADSHAW

, Business/Economics Division
bradshawm@wou.edu

PAUL DISNEY

Adjunct Professor, Business/Economics Division
disneyp@wou.edu

ARA DUDDLESTEN

, Business/Economics Division
duddlestena@wou.edu

MARK ELTON

, Business/Economics Division
eltonm@wou.edu

JAVAD FARJAMI

, Business/Economics Division
farjamij@wou.edu

JOSH GROVER

, Business/Economics Division
groverjs@wou.edu

SHAUN HANSEN

Professor of Management , Business/Economics Division
hansens@wou.edu

CHRISTY HAWLEY

, Business/Economics Division
hawleyc@wou.edu

BOJAN ILIEVSKI

, Business/Economics Division
ilievskib@wou.edu

ANNA MAHONY

, Business/Economics Division
mahonya@wou.edu

KEVEN MALKEWITZ

, Business/Economics Division
malkewik@wou.edu

KIARA MARTINELLI

Administrative Program Assistant, Business/Economics Division
martinellik@wou.edu

RAJEEB POUDEL

, Business/Economics Division
poudelr@wou.edu

JOHN ROGERS

NTT Lecturer, Business/Economics Division
rogersjp@wou.edu

MARTIN SCHULZ

, Business/Economics Division
schulzm@wou.edu

KATE SCHWARZLER

, Business/Economics Division
schwarzlerk@wou.edu

JENNIFER YANG

, Business/Economics Division
yangj@wou.edu

ZENON ZYGMONT

, Business/Economics Division
zygmonz@wou.edu

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