Wittenberg's Economics Department teaches analytical thinking as a way to investigate the use of scarce resources to satisfy human needs. A solid foundation in core economic theory is supplemented by applications in such areas as money and banking, international trade, the role of government in the economy, economic history and labor economics. An increasing level of mathematical skill is required as you move through the major.

Classroom instruction on economic decision-making is matched with internship and study abroad options. Not only that, a diverse tailor your program to your career goal and includes the opportunity for cooperative study at American University in Washington, D.C. Our majors find that their analytical skills are valuable in a wide range of careers.

Degrees offered
B.A.: Economics
Minor: Economics

Requirements
Major: Economics 190, 300, 310, 311, 391, Management 210, and four additional courses in economics, at least two of which must be above the 200 level. Also required is mathematics competence at the prerequisite level for specific courses.

Minor: Economics 190 and four upper-level courses, at least two of which must be above the 300 level.