Get a firsthand look at life at Marist University during our Summer Preview Days! These events are designed to help you explore campus, connect with our community, and better understand the admissions process. Summer Preview Days will be held July 29, August 14, and August 17.
Get a firsthand look at life at Marist University during our Summer Preview Days! These events are designed to help you explore campus, connect with our community, and better understand the admissions process. Summer Preview Days will be held July 29, August 14, and August 17.
Get a firsthand look at life at Marist University during our Summer Preview Days! These events are designed to help you explore campus, connect with our community, and better understand the admissions process. Summer Preview Days will be held July 29, August 14, and August 17.
Get a firsthand look at life at Marist University during our Summer Preview Days! These events are designed to help you explore campus, connect with our community, and better understand the admissions process. Summer Preview Days will be held July 29, August 14, and August 17.
Today, there is so much in the world of economics that is accomplished by technology. Marist students are prepared to compete in such a technological economy with a balanced training in economics and the liberal arts. Not only do our students graduate with advanced economics skillsets, but with the intuition to think creatively and innovate throughout their careers in the industry.
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What do you learn in an undergraduate Economics program?
An undergraduate Economics program teaches students how individuals, businesses, and governments make decisions about resources, markets, and public policy. As a result, economists play formative roles in government policymaking, fiscal planning, investing, and a variety of other in-demand professions, and, as such, are entrusted with enormous responsibility. At Marist University, the Economics program combines economic theory, quantitative analysis, technology, and liberal arts education to help students understand complex economic issues and apply their knowledge in real-world settings. As an Economics major, you will take courses like:
In the world of modern economics, experience counts. Our faculty arrive at Marist with years of professional accolades and a wide range of professional experiences in both the private and public sectors. This type of insight and mentorship is absolutely invaluable at all stages of your career in economics. View all School of Management faculty >
Not only a professor of economics, Professor Caridi serves as the Director of The Marist Bureau of Economic Research, which is responsible for producing reports that analyze employment, income, migration, commuting patterns, and income distribution within households across seven counties.
Dr. Lee Sue, who teaches both undergraduate and graduate economics at Marist, focuses her research on labor economics and market analysis and enjoys spending time with her German Shepherd and origami.
Dr. Kosenko, who has previously taught at the Columbia Business School, focuses his research on game theory and microeconomic theory, as well as the implications of memory and rationality on strategic behavior.
Hands-On Experiential Learning
The difference between Marist Economics students and others is the extensive hands-on, experiential learning they have access to. Not only will you learn the foundations and theories of economics, but you’ll apply them throughout your time at Marist. You’ll create your personal investment portfolio in our Investment Center, equipped with Bloomberg Terminals, research different firms, and track your portfolio’s performance each semester. This experience gives Marist Economics students a much-needed edge as they enter this competitive industry after graduation.
An economics degree can open doors to careers in banking, finance, consulting, corporate strategy, data analytics, economic research, government, and public policy. Marist's Economics program is designed to prepare students for these opportunities through a combination of analytical coursework, ethical decision-making, faculty mentorship, and experiential learning, setting students up for long-term success. Below are just a few examples of the high-profile career destinations Marist Economics students attain, including positions in banking, consulting and corporate strategy, data and analytics, and more.
98% of graduates from the School of Management are employed or in graduate school within 6 months of graduation.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average annual wage for economists is over $105,000.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there will be a 14% increase in economist jobs over the next decade.
Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its students through unique and personalized combinations of coursework and experience in and out of the classroom. These experiences provide valuable personal growth and occupational expertise to reflect students' individual passions.
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