Bachelor of Arts - Economics

William Paterson University

The major in economics provides students with a good grounding in economic principles, theories, applications, and policies. Students acquire analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking skills essential for a career in business, and government. The program offers several applied courses in a contemporary and global context such as sports, health, banking, and environment. The scope of the program is to understand the effect, and predict the outcome of economic policy on individuals, businesses, the economy, and society.