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.
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
NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
abarcaa@wou.edu
MARIANNE BRADSHAW
NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
503-838-8466 | bradshawm@wou.edu | WEST 201
ERMIE BUNCAL
Recruitment & Retention Advisor, Business/Economics Division
503-838-8799 | buncale@wou.edu | WEST 102
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
503-838-8421 | farjamij@wou.edu | WEST 110
JOSH GROVER
NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
groverjs@wou.edu
SHAUN HANSEN
Professor, Business/Economics Division
hansens@wou.edu
CHRISTY HAWLEY
NTT Lecturer, Business/Economics Division
503-838-9533 | hawleyc@wou.edu | WEST 202
BOJAN ILIEVSKI
Associate Professor, Division Chair, Business/Economics Division
503-838-8346 | ilievskib@wou.edu | WEST 113A
JOHN LEADLEY
NTT Assistant 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
Professor, Business/Economics Division
503-838-8718 | malkewik@wou.edu | WEST 203
RAJEEB POUDEL
Associate 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
503-838-8421 | schwarzlerk@wou.edu | WEST 201
JENNIFER YANG
NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
503-838-8421 | yangj@wou.edu | WEST 201
SEAN YODER
NTT Assistant Professor, Business/Economics Division
503-838-8421 | yoders@wou.edu | WEST 207A
ZENON ZYGMONT
Professor, Business/Economics Division
503-838-8244 | zygmonz@wou.edu | WEST 209
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