Economics

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Economics Overview

Chatham’s economics major provides a flexible and attractive skill set in key areas: statistics, managerial economics, decision-making, and global and emerging markets. Through coursework and hands-on experience, you will develop verbal and written communication skills that are critical in the workplace. Upon graduation, you'll possess the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career in accounting, financial planning, human resource management, banking, management in specialized fields, marketing, or policy analysis. You'll also have the theoretical and statistical foundations needed to continue your education at the graduate level in economics, business, public administration, or law.

Chatham University is the perfect combination of a small school’s nurturing environment with a large school’s professional opportunities. Students engage with faculty in the classroom to hone their knowledge and mastery of basic marketing concepts and then apply these skills in a multitude of settings in the real world. The faculty are so proud of all that our students accomplish during their time with us, as these experiences provide the solid footing needed to achieve their ambitions long term.

—DR. DEBBIE DELONG, Ph.D., Dean of the School of Business & Enterprise

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Courses & Curriculum

The economics major at Chatham University's School of Business & Enterprise provides students with a flexible and attractive skill set in statistics, managerial economics, decision-making, and global and emerging markets. Click the button below to explore sample courses and curriculum.

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Capstone Seminar

Every economics student participates in a capstone seminar, where they apply their knowledge and skills to a discipline-specific project related to their field of interest. Experienced faculty mentors provide guidance, fostering critical thinking and preparing students for future careers or studies.

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Internship Opportunities

Students have interned at a variety of settings, including organizations such as , Century Support Services, , , and .

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Program Faculty

Chatham's experienced faculty, equipped with contemporary accounting and finance skills, helps students apply accounting principles in today's environment. Click the button below to meet our faculty members.

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Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship (CWE)

The Center for Women's Entrepreneurship connects students with area business leaders and promotes events on campus, such as the Think Big Forum, a series of panel discussions focusing on strategic business growth, entrepreneurship, leadership, and sustainability.

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School Mission

The School of Business & Enterprise builds students’ personal and professional resilience with programs grounded in business sustainability principles and experiential learning practice. Our vision is to be the preferred source for sustainability-minded, resilient, field-tested business talent in the region. Through student-centered curricular and co-curricular offerings, the School of Business and Enterprise equips students to reach their full potential in the business world.

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College of Distinction 

Chatham has been named a College of Distinction for its business degrees, recognizing the program for its expert blending of the liberal arts with professional programming in its business majors.

BA in Economics

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