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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.
Choose from A.B. or B.S.
credits required for the Economics major
students enrolled in the Economics program
students per class on average in the Economics program
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of students are assigned multiple advisers devoted to guiding them through their four years 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
HAMID BAHARI-KASHANI
Professor, Division Chair, Business/Economics Division
503-838-8354 | baharih@wou.edu | WEST 113A
MARIANNE BRADSHAW
NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
503-838-8466 | bradshawm@wou.edu | WEST 201
PAUL DISNEY
Adjunct Professor, Business/Economics Division
503-838-8546 | disneyp@wou.edu | WEST 208
MARK ELTON
NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
503-838-8359 | eltonm@wou.edu | WEST 107
JAVAD FARJAMI
NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
503-838-8350 | farjamij@wou.edu | WEST 110
JOHN HASBROOK
NTT Asst. Professor/Adjunct Instructor, Business/Economics Division
503-838-8350 | hasbroj@wou.edu | WEST 110
CHRISTY HAWLEY
NTT Lecturer, Business/Economics Division
503-838-8181 | hawleyc@wou.edu | WEST 202
BOJAN ILIEVSKI
Associate Professor, Business/Economics Division
503-838-8346 | ilievskib@wou.edu | WEST 206
JOHN LEADLEY
Professor, Business/Economics Division
503-838-8719 | leadlej@wou.edu | WEST 105
ANNA MAHONY
NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
503-838-8181 | mahonya@wou.edu | WEST 202
KEVEN MALKEWITZ
Associate Professor, Business/Economics Division
503-838-8718 | malkewik@wou.edu | WEST 203
MICHAEL MARTIN
NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
503-838-8214 | martinm@wou.edu | WEST 210
FREDERICK OERTHER
NTT Assistant Professor, Business/Economics Division
503-838-9296 | oertherf@wou.edu | WEST 210
ROBIN OLSEN
NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
503-838-8466 | olsenr@wou.edu | WEST 201
RAJEEB POUDEL
Assistant Professor, Business/Economics Division
poudelr@wou.edu
MARTIN SCHULZ
NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
503-838-8336 | schulzm@wou.edu | WEST 207A
KATE SCHWARZLER
NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
503-838-8799 | schwarzlerk@wou.edu | WEST 102
JENNIFER YANG
NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
503-838-8799 | yangj@wou.edu | WEST 102
SEAN YODER
NTT Assistant Professor, Business/Economics Division
503-838-8336 | yoders@wou.edu | WEST 207A
ZENON ZYGMONT
Professor, Business/Economics Division
503-838-8244 | zygmonz@wou.edu | WEST 209