Want to help end world poverty? Advise the Federal Reserve? Assist with European monetary integration? Go to law school? Then a degree in economics may be the right path for you.

Called the “imperialist” of social sciences, economics is the study of production, distribution and consumption of scarce resources. The economics curriculum teaches students to analyze choices such as those made by public policy makers, business managers and consumers. Studying economics provides the background for simplifying complex situations and predicting the outcomes of decisions.

Through economics you will understand the cause and effect of decisions – even everyday choices in the brand of products you buy – helping to clarify your values and moral code. Studying economics in a liberal arts environment produces a well-rounded graduate with excellent career opportunities.

This field has a broad range of applications including business, public policy, international affairs, financial services, government, statistics, education and consulting. Those with an economics undergraduate degree are
positioned well for graduate school, particularly law school.

Many opportunities exist at CNU for economics undergraduate majors to enhance their education and resumes.Students may complete independent studies in several areas including sports and healthcare economics, and state funding of higher education.

Economics majors may elect to join the Economics and Finance Club or compete in the national Fed Challenge, sponsored by the Federal Reserve. The Economics Honor Society taps students annually for membership based on academic performance.

Students may opt to work closely with their professors on research projects, such as how the Federal Reserve affects interest rates and GNP in the U.S. and Canada. They may also travel to Europe with faculty members to meet with high-ranking European Union officials and lobbyists.

Members of the economics faculty have excelled both academically and practically. In addition to providing excellent classroom instruction and conducting significant research, some professors have advised foreign governments, lending a strong international orientation to the program.

If you are looking for a career with unlimited possibilities, economics is it. It can be applied to virtually any discipline from outer space to baseball!