Economics, Law & Politics Department Learning Opportunities
The MSUM Department of Economics, Law & Politics takes great pride in the research opportunities offered to students. Our majors present at the university’s Student Academic Conference and compete at the national level in both research presented to national audiences and research published in peer-reviewed undergraduate journals. In addition, nearly one-third of our graduating seniors—10 to 15 students each year—go to graduate school, often being accepted to Big 10 universities with a high level of graduate funding.
The Economic Society is MSUM’s economic club. The student organization meets one a month to discuss economic issues, volunteer on campus and in the community, and attend economics and business-related events around the region. The Economic Society also holds a variety of professional and social activities that allow you to learn more about economics and engage in networking opportunities.
The Economics Lab, located in MacLean Hall 381, provides students with a welcoming setting to build peer connections; study in a quiet, comfortable space; collaborate on homework, research and class projects; interact with faculty and hold organization meetings.
Available resources include computers, economics textbooks and related reading materials. The Economics Lab also houses a collection of Center for Economic Education resource materials.
The Economics lab is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Lamba Epsilon Chi (LEX) is the national honor society founded by the American Association for Paralegal Education. MSUM has one of more than 170 chapters in the United States.
Model United Nations (U.N.) is an academic simulation of the United Nations that will educate you on global issues, multilateralism and diplomacy. You’ll play the role of delegates from U.N. member states and serve as observer members. Delegates discuss current issues and negotiate possible solutions by navigating U.N. rules of procedure.
Our students consistently perform in the top tier at the Arrowhead Model U.N. Conference and have received numerous group and individual awards each year.
At MSUM, we take great pride in research opportunities offered to students. Economics majors present at the annual Student Academic Conference and compete at the national level in both research presented to national audiences and research published in peer-reviewed undergraduate journals. For more about research opportunities, contact your academic advisor.
MSU Moorhead’s Student Academic Conference (SAC) provides an opportunity for student researchers to present their work to faculty, administration, peers and the community in a formal academic setting each April. You’ll have the chance to present your hard work in a variety of ways—panel discussions, workshops, multimedia presentations, displays and demonstrations—and gather constructive feedback to help you better analyze and continue exploration.
The Student Senate is the officially recognized voice of the student body at MSUM. Student Senate officers advocate on behalf of students to the administration of MSUM; Minnesota State; and local, state and federal governments. They also implement projects that will help further the sense of community and involvement on campus. Connect with Student Senate
As an International Studies student, you’re encouraged to study abroad and expand your knowledge of other cultures, languages and ideas. MSUM offers 12 study abroad exchange programs in Asia, Australia and Europe, as well as dozens of individual study abroad opportunities.