All Majors & Minors

Economics

Degree

Bachelor of Science, Major, Minor

School/College

Charles F. Dolan School of Business

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Economics majors in the Dolan School of Business will test the claims of theory against the everyday experience of the marketplace. Student learning outcomes include application of economic theory, interpretation of qualitative and quantitative models, analysis of data, and understanding of efficiency and equity.

Fairfield Dolan Rankings

#9

Best Colleges for Business Majors

- 2019 Money Magazine

#3

Best Colleges for Business in Connecticut

- Niche

#28

Best Schools for Business Majors

- 2020 PayScale

Maximize your time at Fairfield

The economics degree pairs nicely with a wide variety of double majors and minors, including finance, math, international studies, area studies, and other social sciences. Many economic elective courses “double count” towards other major, minor, and core requirements.

Enhance your skillsets

Economics majors regularly use a variety of up-to-date analytical tools, including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and are introduced to Stata, a sophisticated statistical package. The economics major also prepares students for advanced study in graduate or professional schools.

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Internship Opportunities

Fairfield Dolan views practical experience as an important part of your academic program. An internship will allow you to apply classroom theories to real-world situations.

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Career Outlook

Barclays Corporate and Investment Bank- Sales and Trading Analyst
Connex Credit Union - Financial Analyst
Henkel - Ecommerce Analyst
Seamless.AI - Sales Development Rep.
Cerulli Associates - Associate Analyst

Bank of America - Finance Management Analyst Intern
Fidelity - Product Management Intern
UBS Financial Services - Wealth Management Intern
TD Bank - Credit Analyst Intern
Sound Trust Wealth Advisors - Private Wealth Management Intern

Resources for Student Success

The Dolan Career Development Center provides professional development services for students that enrich their academic experiences and inspire tomorrow's business leaders.

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Fairfield supports the scholarly success and intellectual growth of our students by providing various resources on campus including the Science Center, Writing Center, DiMenna-Nyselius Library, and more.

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Course Requirements

Economics Major

45 credits

Economics Minor

15 credits

Contact Us

Undergraduate Admission
admis@fairfield.edu
(203) 254-4100

Economics

Fairfield Dolan Rankings

#9

#3

#28