The following areas of emphasis are sets of recommended courses that students may find useful in loaning for future careers. It is not necessary to complete any of these areas of emphasis to major in economics. Nor is it necessary to complete all the recommended courses in any area below. Students may consider the suggested economics courses in these areas of emphasis for their required electives in the economics major.
Descriptions of courses listed below are available on the Undergraduate Bulletins page.
Labor economics provides a useful and necessary focus leading toward employment in a variety of occupations such as personnel specialist manpower analyst, contract compliance specialist and labor-management relations.
A background useful in securing positions in many federal, state and city government departments. In addition, many large corporations have full-time staff employees to handle areas of public interest.
An emphasis useful in the pursuit of careers in financial institutions and government agencies. Banks and other financial intermediaries hire economics majors for various roles. Internships can often be arranged.
