PLO 1: Explain multiple theoretical perspectives in both economic thought and current economic policy debates. 
PLO 2: Apply essential macroeconomic and microeconomic concepts to real-world situations.  
PLO 3: Interpret economic data from major databases using graphs, spreadsheets, specialized software and other analytical tools.  
PLO 4: Demonstrate knowledge across specialized economics fields such as environmental, labor, international, finance, etc. 
PLO 5: Analyze international economic systems, trade relationships, and development patterns while evaluating the social, cultural, and institutional factors that shape global economic outcomes.

Real world experience

Every fall, our students can take a course titled “Analyzing the US Economy” and participate in the Fed Challenge, a national competition that allows students to prepare a presentation for Federal Reserve staff and experience real-time economic data analysis.
 

Liberal arts advantage

We do not train students to simply accept the economy as it is. The liberal arts education will teach you to question it. The combination of disciples such as history, philosophy, natural sciences, along with economics, will show you that the economic system and the way we live today is a human creation shaped by power and conflict. In the era of Artificial Intelligence and multiple crises, this is exactly the kind of critical thinking that employers are looking for. You will understand how the system works, who it serves, and how to transform it whatever path you pursue after graduation. By combining rigorous analytical skills, historical and global awareness while embedded in Franciscan values, students are equipped to deal with the challenges of our time.

Our graduates work in traditional fields like finance, consulting, and corporations —but with a deeper understanding of how these institutions are capable of shaping the way our society lives. Most of our majors enter the corporate world, but many are also successful in pursuing law, government jobs, NGOs positions, and graduate school in Economics and related areas. 
 

Economics majors are in demand, especially in New York City. The national median wage for economists was $115,440 in May 2024, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The top industries employing economists are: Federal Government, Scientific research, management and consulting services, State and Local governments.