Fact Sheets

Economics @ MSUM

Job recruiters and graduate school admissions counselors frequently seek economics majors because economics offers a way of thinking that is clear, concise, and rigorous. Since economics provides a rigorous way of thinking, it allows individuals to change\ careers or switch professions with relative ease, and in an economy as dynamic as ours, this ability is increasingly important.  It is becoming more common for economics majors to combine economics with other majors such as music, math, accounting, finance, political science, or management.  A major in economics also provides excellent preparation for law school and other graduate programs.

The Economics faculty at Minnesota State University Moorhead work closely with students to assist in the development of a solid understanding of economic concepts and how to apply these principles to a wide variety of topics.  The faculty are committed to encouraging an awareness and appreciation of the economic relationships among individuals, institutions and society.  Students are encouraged to critically evaluate alternative public policies to achieve various objectives.

Career Opportunities
An economics degree provides excellent training for careers in such fields as banking and finance, international business, general business, law, government, and business consulting. In fact, CNN recently listed economics as one of the top college majors for getting the "most bang out of your buck" and econ grads as one of the few "holding their own." For additional career information visit the U.S. Government Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2004005 Edition at http://bls.gov/oco/print/ocos055.htm.

Our former students have found successful careers in a number of fields. Check the alumni section of our Web site to see what our former majors are doing.

Program Benefits

  • As a student in a small department, you'll receive close faculty attention as you develop your thinking, communication, and writing skills.
  • The Economics Society continues to offers Economics majors and minors an opportunity get more out of the University of Minnesota Moorhead experience. Click on the link to learn how you can get involved.
  • Have the opportunity to present research at regional and national conferences. Our students often have their work published in scholarly journals as well.