Chair, Finance, Analytics and Economics
Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University
Carmel Boyer School of Business
(440) 260-4000
OVERVIEW
Economics explores how humans make decisions given the influences of environment, social customs and culture, and politics.
BW's economics major is a comprehensive, versatile program that blends practical experience with coursework in statistics, macroeconomics and microeconomics.
You'll learn to apply economic models and concepts to decision-making. You'll develop skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, quantitative reasoning and strategic planning.
A Bachelor of Science in economics offers outstanding preparation for graduate and professional schools, teacher education and workplace opportunities.
Strong academics, individual attention and faculty mentoring are at the forefront of the major.
You'll learn from professors who are researchers, scholars and conference presenters.
BW economics faculty have garnered international teaching experience through Fulbright Awards, sabbatical leaves and as volunteer instructors in South and Central America, Eastern Europe, Northern Africa and Asia.
BW's proximity to Cleveland places you within easy access to impressive networking, internship and career connections at corporations, government and nonprofit agencies, technology firms and more.
Career Opportunities in Economics
A master's or doctoral degree is typically required to perform higher-level economic analysis for some fields. Economists may be employed by government agencies and banking, corporate and international organizations.
Some examples of economics major careers include:
- Education
- Accountancy
- Diplomatic service
- Insurance
- Journalism
- Law
- Management consultancy
- Market/social research
- Politics
- World Bank
CURRICULUM
Offered as a major and minor, economics is an outstanding companion field of study for mathematics, social sciences, sustainability, business and international studies, among other disciplines.
Courses in economic theory are balanced with other courses for which economics is applied to specific domestic and international issues. Economics majors are exposed to computer techniques and applications in statistics and economic research. Independent study and seminar classes are made available to juniors and seniors.
Earning a Bachelor of Science in economics prepares students to:
- Apply economic reasoning to explain social and economic events
- Use economic theory and model(s) to make reasonable predictions
- Explain how macroeconomic variables affect agent behavior or outcomes
- Evaluate how economic policy options affect society, institutions, and behaviors
- Obtain, analyze, interpret and present quantitative evidence in appropriate formats to support a conclusion
- Communicate effectively in both oral and written form
STUDENT EXPERIENCES
Experiential learning bridges classroom study with real-world opportunities. You can enhance your studies through internships, co-curricular activities and other learning opportunities.
The economics program maintains a culture of collaboration and shared inquiry with students. Faculty-student research is an opportunity for you to explore a focused area of study that interests you. You'll be encouraged to submit your research for publication and conferences, as well as present it at campus events.
Internships
Internships are a key part of your studies that enable you to integrate theory and coursework into practical application. BW economics students have interned at:
- Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank
- Financial institutions
- Food & Agricultural Organization (FAO)
- Cleveland Browns
- Cleveland Planning Commission
- Office of the Controller of Currency
- PPG
- Software industry (numerous locations)
- Progressive Insurance
- White House Internship Program with the National Economic Council
Student success is celebrated at Baldwin Wallace. Economics students are regularly recognized for their achievements through:
- Omicron Delta Epsilon, the International Honor Society in Economics, which lauds superior scholastic attainment and promotes closer ties between BW students and faculty.
- Pi Gamma Mu, the International Social Science Honorary Society, which recognizes outstanding scholastic achievement.
ALUMNI SUCCESS
FACULTY
Christian Nsiah
Chair, Finance, Analytics and Economics
Professor
Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University
Herman Sahni
Coordinator, Economics
Associate Professor
Ph.D., Northern Illinois University
Colleen Asaad
Associate Professor
Ph.D., Kent State University
William Brake
Associate Professor
Ph.D., Case Western University
Xudong Chen
Professor
Ph.D., Tulane University
Kevin Jacques
Professor
Ph.D., Michigan State University
Henry Lewandowski
Professor
DBA, Cleveland State University
Suresh Paul
Assistant Professor
Ph.D. ABD, Finance, Binghamton University