Economics Majors and Minors

When you study economics or business economics in Loyola’s Sellinger School of Business and Management, you’ll gain the practical skills and knowledge needed to address society’s most pressing concerns. From poverty and access to health care to issues of equality and climate change, economics can be found at the center. As an economics major you’ll develop the analytical capabilities, quantitative skills, and technological know-how applicable in a wide range of industries and career paths.

Two Economics Majors

BBA in Business Economics The AACSB-accredited business economics major applies the analytical and quantitative tools of economics to the study of business problems. This major will provide you with a foundation in business along with strong analytical and quantitative skills applicable to a broad range of business concerns.	B.A. in Economics The economics major emphasizes the use of economic theory in the analysis of a broad range of social, moral, legal, historical, and political issues preparing you to take the lead in government and non-government organizations, financial and marketing analytics, and consulting.
A concentration in quantitative economics is available for students in both economics majors who are interested in taking their quantitative and analytical skills to the next level. Minors in both business economics and economics are also available for all non-economics majors.

Why should you study economics at Loyola?

Career Readiness Loyola’s programs in economics provide a logical, ordered, quantitative approach to analyzing numerous problems and issues. Many Loyola economics majors have applied their training to challenging jobs as economists, financial analysts, or managers in business or government.

Jesuit-centered Approach Our values-based approach to economics stresses the application of logic and reason to the analysis of contemporary and historical aspects of human behavior, and illuminates real-world problems, helping students discover ways to effectively leverage available resources to address various social issues.

Hands-on Learning See your studies in action by conducting original research with a faculty member during a summer research fellowship, or join Loyola’s nationally ranked Fed Challenge team, which allows students to work together to apply Federal Reserve policy to real-world economic conditions.

What you’ll learn

From developing an economic way of thinking to mastering the tools of the trade, graduates of the economics programs will: 

• Demonstrate knowledge of the major concepts, historical and theoretical perspectives, and empirical findings in microeconomics and macroeconomics;
• Apply economic principles and theories to a range of economic and social problems and issues; 
• Understand and apply research methods in economics, including data analysis and reporting; and 
• Use critical and creative thinking skills and hone communication skills. 

Loyola economics career paths

Loyola economics alumni are more than ready to launch careers in a wide range of positions within the world of economics—and beyond.

Recent graduate placements Deloitte Matrix Capital Markets Group Inc. Merrill Lynch Morgan Stanley Northrup Grumman	Recent graduate job titles Director of E-commerce Business Analyst Associate Financial Advisor Consultant Sustainability Lead Investment Banking Analyst Client Solutions Associate
In addition to graduating ready to enter the field, a degree in economics or business economics can prepare you for admission to Loyola’s one-year Emerging Leaders MBA program or other competitive graduate programs and law schools.

Popular courses

Explore our course catalogue for a full listing of courses, descriptions, suggested course sequences, and more:

Business Economics
Major Minor

Economics
Major Minor

Faculty experts

Our economics courses are taught by experts with the highest level of qualifications. Loyola faculty are teacher-scholars who are attentive to students’ ambitions and needs who have a deep personal interest in each student’s academic success. In addition, our executives in residence bring significant industry knowledge and experience to their teaching and student advising and mentorship.

Faculty Directory

Economics Department

Jeremy Schwartz, PhD
Department Chair, Economics
Associate Professor of Economics
Sellinger Hall 315
410-617-2919
jsschwartz1@loyola.edu

Debra Mitchell
Program Assistant
Sellinger Hall 418
410-617-2357
dmitchell4@loyola.edu

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