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Economics

Welcome

We make choices every day, both in our personal and professional lives. Economics is the study of how individuals, businesses and societies make decisions and their resulting implications. Majoring in economics provides you with a coherent framework to analyze why specific choices are made, how choices should be made and their resulting effects. Courses emphasize critical thinking, conceptualizing and solving problems and understanding and analyzing data in decision-making. 

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Michael Ellis, Ph.D

Department Chair for Economics
mellis@kent.edu
330-672-1091

 

 

Podcasts

#17 Breaking Down Business: Data Application in the Study of Economics

 

 

In the episode of Breaking Down Business, we talk with Lock Reynolds, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Economics in the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship about how he uses data in the classroom, his research on wage gaps, and updates happening in the Department of Economics at Kent State.

 

#10 The Ohio Economics Experts Panel

 

In this episode, hear from Kent State Economics Department Chair Kathy Wilson, Ph.D., as she gives an overview of what the Kent State economics major entails and which types of career economics students can go into following graduation.

 

Why Economics?

The Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Economics equips students with a variety of skills sought by employers, including conceptualizing and solving problems; locating, organizing and using relevant information; and analytical ability.

Career and Major Fact Sheet (PDF)

EXPLORE OUR DEGREES

The major or minor in Economics provides you with excellent career opportunities and is superb preparation for graduate study. You develop valued skills in small class settings and are able to select courses suited to your interests, chosen from a wide range of topics.

Undergraduate

B.B.A. in Economics

B.A. in Economics

Economics Minor

Data Analytics Minor

Graduate

M.A. in Economics

Combined B.B.A./M.A. in Economics

Combined B.A./M.A. in Economics

 

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Economics SCHOLARSHIPS

We offer several Economics specific scholarships in addition to general Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship scholarships each year. Scholarships are awarded based on merit and financial need.

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Economics INTERNSHIPS

As an Economics major or graduate student, you may use an internship as credit for the major. If you are a junior in good standing and meet the minimum cumulative and major GPA requirements, you may be eligible to receive credit. Talk to your advisor or visit the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship Career Services Office for more information.

LEARN MORE ABOUT INTERNSHIPS

Faculty/Staff Directory

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FACULTY/STAFF DIRECTORY

Faculty Research

The economics department faculty members are actively engaged in research and publication in top economics journals. Click below for a listing of publications in the past 5 years.

LEARN MORE ABOUT FACULTY PUBLICATIONS 

Student Involvement

STUDENT ECONOMIST ASSOCIATION

The Student Economist Association (SEA) provides an environment that facilitates academic achievement and interaction among students, alumni and professionals in the economic community. The goals of The SEA are: to provide a forum to discuss economic issues related to business, government and public policy; to better develop your leadership, communication and analytical abilities; and to provide you opportunities to socialize with other members. 

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE STUDENT ECONOMIST ASSOCIATION

OMICRON DELTA EPSILON

Omicron Delta Epsilon is the International Honor Society in Economics. This organization has more than 400 chapters throughout the world and offers you opportunities to activities such as invited speakers, group discussions, dinners, meetings and special projects. 

LEARN MORE ABOUT OMICRON DELTA EPSILON

Advisory Board

The Economics advisory board helps guide and develop curriculum and programs. For more information, contact the Department Chair, Dr. Michael Ellis, mellis@kent.edu. 

VIEW THE ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS

Contact Us

  • ECONOMICS OFFICE
    Phone: 330-672-2366
    Fax: 330-672-9808
    480 Business Administration Building
    economics@kent.edu

    MAILING ADDRESS
    Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship
    P.O. Box 5190
    Kent State University
    Kent, OH 44242

    UNDERGRADUATE COORDINATOR
    Thomas Sahajdack
    tsahajda@kent.edu

  • MICHAEL ELLIS, Ph.D.
    330-672-1091
    Department Chair
    mellis@kent.edu 


    GRADUATE ADVISOR
    Dandan Liu
    dliu@kent.edu

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