The Flexibility of Mixing Liberal Arts with Finance
Looking for a solid foundation for just about any
career in the business world? Then Economics is the major for you.
Economics teaches you more than just how a market is
created and functions, it teaches you why.
At St. Francis College Economics students compete
against top colleges in the region at the annual College Fed Challenge
organized by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. St. Francis recently made
the semi-final in this competition.
St. Francis College’s students learn how to
incorporate features of the real world into the basic models of how an economy
works.The department is particularly strong in its coverage of international
economic relations and has helped students gain internships at prestigious
United Nations NGOs as well as organizations like the Clinton Foundation.
An Economics degree is flexible and allows students to pursue a variety of
career options. Most Economics majors enter the business world, but many are
also successful in:
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Law
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Medicine
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Government
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Non-profits
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International relations
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Academic roles
Economics majors at St. Francis College enjoy the
flexibility of a broad liberal arts education, as well as opportunities for
more specialized training. St. Francis College’s students can choose from three
concentrations within the Economics major:
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Finance
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International Economics
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Public Policy
Many of St. Francis College’s graduates also go on to
pursue graduate studies in economics as well as business, law, and public
administration.
The Economics major opens the door to a wide range of
careers in business, finance, and public policy. Economics majors enjoy the
benefits of a broad liberal arts education, allowing students the flexibility
needed to advance in today’s rapidly changing job market. In addition, students
have the opportunity for more specialized training in finance, international
economics, or public policy. Economics is also an appropriate major for
students interested in pursuing graduate studies, not only in economics but
also in business, law, and public administration.
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Provide students with a solid understanding of the
principles of economics and the ability to apply these principles to real-world
situations.
Enable students to understand their own roles in
the domestic and international economy and the social responsibilities
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