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 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.
DONALD R. WILLIAMS, PH.D.
Department Chair for Economics
dwilliam@kent.edu
330-672-2366
Why Economics?
The skills developed in economics are highly valued in every sector by employers and entrepreneurs and, therefore, graduates rank nationally among the very top in terms of salary and career advancement. An economics major is also excellent preparation for graduate school, whether you are considering business, law or public policy.
Undergraduate Major/Minors
The major, minor or M.A. in Economics provides you with excellent career opportunities and is superb preparation for graduate students. You develop valued skills in small class settings and are able select courses suited to your interests, chosen from a wide range of topics.
ECONOMICS MAJOR
The Economics major develops a student's quantitative and analytical skills through rigorous coursework and application to issues prevalent throughout global business and society. The major prepares students for employment in the financial, industrial, service and government sectors of the economy, as well as graduate study in economics, law and business.
ECONOMICS MAJOR (B.A.) PROGRAM DETAILS
ECONOMICS MAJOR (B.B.A.) PROGRAM DETAILS
ECONOMICS MINOR
A minor in Economics requires only four courses, selected by you according to your interests, beyond Principles of Microeconomics and Principles of Macroeconomics. With the analytical skills you develop, an economics minor is an excellent complement to almost any major.
Data Analytics Minor
A minor in Data Analytics is excellent preparation for analyst positions across all sectors of the economy, and is an excellent complement to many majors throughout the university.
Graduate Programs
MASTER OF ARTS IN ECONOMICS
Graduate education is increasingly important in the modern workforce, providing higher salaries and more opportunities for career advancement. Our M.A. in Economics offers two tracks, Financial Economics and Economic Analysis. Both are built upon core courses in economic theory as well as econometrics and data analysis.
M.A. IN ECONOMICS PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
M.A. IN ECONOMICS: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
COMBINED BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION/MASTER OF ARTS OR BACHELOR OF ARTS/MASTER OF ARTS
We offer a combined BBA/MA or BA/MA program which allows you to take MA courses as an undergraduate which count towards both the BA/BBA in Economics and the MA in Economics. This allows you to earn a graduate degree in less time and have the advantages of higher starting salaries and additional career opportunities.
Economics SCHOLARSHIPS
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 College of Business Administration Career Services Office for more information.
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 College of Business Administration Career Services Office for more information.
Faculty/Staff Directory
Shawn Rohlin is an Associate Professor of Economics. His research specialties are in Urban, Public and Labor Economics. Specifically, his research studies how government policies impact local economic factors, such as business location decisions. He received the Junior Scholar Award from the Lincoln Land Institute in 2011. In 2012, he received the David C. Lincoln Fellowship in Land Value Taxation. His research has won the "Most Outstanding Paper" in 2011 for Public Finance Review.
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.
VIEW ECONOMICS RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS (PDF)
Student Organizations
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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.
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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.
VIEW THE OMICRON DELTA EPSILON REQUIREMENTS
News
August 2016
8/26 • Assistant Professor of Economics Jooyoun Park, Ph.D. interviewed on NPR
Advisory Board
The Economics advisory board helps guide and develop curriculum and programs. For more information, contact the Department Chair Donald R. Williams.
VIEW THE ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
Contact Us
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ECONOMICS OFFICE
Phone: 330-672-2366
Fax: 330-672-9808
480 Business Administration Building
jmarold@kent.edu
JOAN MAROLD,
ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY
330-672-2366
jmarold@kent.edu
ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT
330-672-2366
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UNDERGRADUATE COORDINATOR
Thomas Sahajdack
tsahajda@kent.eduGRADUATE ADVISOR
Donald R. Williams
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DONALD WILLIAMS, PH.D.,
ECONOMICS CHAIR
330-672-2366
dwilliam@kent.eduMAILING ADDRESS
College of Business Administration
P.O. Box 5190
Kent State University
Kent, OH 44242
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