Requirements for the Economics Major and minor

          The major includes a 24-credit core curriculum and 18 elective credits.  The minor is 21 credits, including 12 credits of required coursework.  Learn more...

Learning Goals for the Major

          Economics students learn how to use economic theory and statistics to think critically about current and historical economic issues.  Learn more...

Course-Specific Learning Goals

        The Department has established specific learning goals for core courses in the major.  Learn more...

Academic Advisors

          When students declare a major or minor in economics, they are assigned an advisor.  Check here to find your advisor.  Learn more...

Department Grading Policy

          There is department-wide grading policy for large sections of Econ 101, 102 and 231.  Learn more...

Economics Internships

          Students can earn up to 3 credits and gain value work experience from an internship.  Learn more...

Omicron Delta Epsilon Honor Society

          Graduating seniors with a cumulative economics GPA of 3.25 or better may be eligible for induction into the Economics Honor Society.  Learn more...

Fed Challenge Competition

          The Fed Challenge is a national competition in which teams of students evaluate current economic conditions and set monetary policy.  Learn more...

Economics Club

          The economics club hosts speakers and job search seminars throughout the year.  Learn more...

Five-year BA/MA Program

           Well-qualified students can earn both a BA and MA in Economics in five years of study at Rutgers Newark.  Learn more...