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Why Study Economics
Economics gives you a powerful lens for understanding how the world really works, from the choices individuals make every day to the forces that shape markets, governments, and global systems. You’ll explore how societies grow, adapt, and allocate resources and learn to analyze the trade-offs, incentives, and policies that influence nearly every part of public and private life.
At Hofstra, you’ll study economic behavior at every scale: how people earn and spend, how firms compete and innovate, and how nations respond to challenges such as inflation, inequality, and climate change. Through courses that blend theory, data analysis, and real-world application, you’ll develop the reasoning, quantitative skills, and global awareness needed for careers in finance, consulting, policy, law, international affairs, and more.
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Dive into the ideas and data that drive everything from markets and policies to diplomacy and global change. Discover where you can make an impact.
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By studying economics, you will learn about important problems, understand future challenges, and see how past challenges have been overcome. You will analyze events and see how their consequences have repercussions regionally, nationally, and internationally.
All economics students at Hofstra receive a thorough grounding in basic economics principles, including micro- and macroeconomics, historical economic theory, mathematical methods, and econometrics. From there, your program will diverge depending on whether you choose to pursue a BA or BS in Economics.
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES & PROGRAMS
BA in Mathematical Economics BS in Mathematical Business Economics Economics (BA) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) Dual-degree Program BS in Economics (Business) Economics (BS) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) Dual-degree Program BA in Economics Minor in EconomicsCareer Path & Outcomes
Economics students at Hofstra are ready to achieve success in academic, corporate, government, and nonprofit jobs or to pursue an advanced degree. Majoring in economics signals to employers across all industries that you possess a highly prized set of skills and talents: critical thinking; the ability to do qualitative and quantitative research; and a deep, abiding curiosity about the world.
Where our graduates are working:
- The Adecco Group
- Altice USA
- Ameriprise Financial
- Chase Bank
- Columbia University
- Goldman Sachs
- Northwell Health
- New York City Housing Authority
- Prudential Financial
- U.S. Census Bureau
- Wells Fargo
- Nationwide Mutual Insurance
- Ecolab
- Entrepreneurs and founders (e.g., Carbon Reform)
Where our graduates are pursuing advanced studies:
- Brown University
- Columbia University
- Penn State University
- Cornell University
- State University of New York at Old Westbury
- The Ohio State University
- Tulane University
- University of Bristol
- University of California, Los Angeles
- University of New Hampshire, Durham
- Washington and Lee University
Your Economics Degree Opens Real Opportunities
94%
Graduates who reported being employed or in graduate school within one year after completing their degree
86%
Graduates who reported securing employment within six months after graduation
Internships
We encourage students, particularly those in our business economics program, to acquire professional experiences through internships with local and regional businesses, government agencies, and nonprofit institutions. These opportunities let students explore different careers, as well as the practical application of their studies, and learn general business skills. What’s more, many internships have led to eventual full-time jobs with the same employer or in the same area of business or government.
Examples of recent internship opportunities:
- Ameriprise Financial
- Babylon Village Hall
- Brown Brothers Harriman
- Cetera Investors
- Morgan Stanley
- Northwell Health
- Northwestern Mutual
- Queens Supreme Court
- Satty, Levine & Ciacco, CPAs, PC
- Wells Fargo
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Department of Economics
Office hours:
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Department Chair
Dr. Constantine Alexandrakis
Associate Professor of Economics
Room 200F Barnard Hall
Economics at Hofstra gives you the tools to think critically, work with data, and solve complex problems. Join a program that prepares you to lead in a changing world.