对经济学 at Skidmore

Navigating the Economics Major

Typically, 经济学专业s will take introductory 课程 in microeconomics and macroeconomics, as well as calculus, in their first year. In their second year, students typically go on to take intermediate microeconomics and intermediate macroeconomics, statistical methods, and perhaps a 200-level elective. At least four economics electives (at least 3 at the 300-level) are required for the major, though many students choose to take more. The 经济学专业 concludes with the Senior Seminar in the spring semester of the final year of study. The 经济学专业 at Skidmore is classified as STEM. 看到 经济学专业 page for more information.

The Economics Minor is a Great Addition to Any Major

Students often add an 经济学小 to majors such as Mathematics and Statistics, Computer Science, Psychology, and, most popular, Management and Business. 因为 both introductory economics 课程 are required for the Business major, the Economics minor is easy to add on to a Business major - requiring just 4 additional 课程 微积分(+). 看到 经济学小 page for more information.

Our Electives Reflect the Wide-Ranging Interests and Expertise of our Faculty

Students can choose from a variety of electives in topics such as Environmental and Resource Economics, Economics of Health and Healthcare, Economics of Development, Economics of European Integration, Economics of Income Distribution and Poverty, Labor Economics, Economics of Sports, Behavioral Economics, Experimental Economics, Advanced Macroeconomic Theory and Policy, Industrial Organization and Public Policy, Applied Econometrics, Public Finance, Monetary Theory and Policy, International Trade, International Finance, and History of Economic Thought.

In addition, "special topics" 课程 allow faculty to teach innovative and timely 课程. 

Expand Your Economics Education through Study Abroad

Many 经济学专业s choose to study abroad, typically during their junior year. Economics majors planning to study abroad should aim to complete the intermediate 之前的课程. Typically, 经济学专业s will receive credit for one economics elective course per semester studied abroad. Upon their return to campus, students flexibly choose their remaining electives from the set of elective 课程 offered. Be sure to talk with your advisor about your wish to study abroad so they can help 你计划.

Your Economics Education Doesn't Stop When You Leave the Classroom

In addition to offering a broad set of elective 课程, with offerings changing every semester, there are further opportunities for exploration and engagement within the 经济学专业, including collaborative research, independent studies, and credit-bearing internships.

经济学专业 Pursue a Wide Range of Career Opportunities

Some of our majors go on to graduate school, either in economics or other disciplines, while the majority find lucrative and rewarding jobs in private industry, consulting, or in governmental or nongovernmental organizations. 读一些 配置文件 of recent graduates and find out what our alumni are doing!