Program Overview
Economists are concerned with decision-making processes, particularly those involving economic policymaking. Majoring in economics prepares you for almost any professional career. It is also excellent preparation for law school or for graduate studies in economics, finance, or related business fields.
Commodities fluctuate, stock markets change continually and corporations spring up and fade out at amazing speed. Economists thrive on making sense of these phenomena by collecting data, researching trends and evaluating economic issues. It is one of the most exciting and rewarding social science fields.
As you study economics at UW-Superior, you will conduct surveys and collect data as you research and analyze current economic issues and prepare and present your research results. You will also develop, discuss and analyze various economic policies, explore business and market trends and examine the social, environmental and political elements of economic theory and practice.
Research
100% of economics majors who want to pursue paid research opportunities in collaboration with instructors have been approved to do so.
Small Class Sizes
Class sizes are kept small, with upper-level classes averaging 8 to 15 students per class.
Scholarships & Fellowships
Many scholarships are available including the Shippar-Beam which is available exclusively for Economics majors in their 2-4th year of school.
What You’ll Learn
Explore how markets, policies and human decisions shape the economy while developing the analytical skills needed to understand complex economic issues. You’ll learn how to collect and interpret data, evaluate trends and apply economic principles to real-world challenges.
You’ll gain practical skills in:
- Economic theory and decision-making
- Data collection, analysis and interpretation
- Research methods and economic modeling
- Financial markets and monetary systems
- Economic policy evaluation
- Professional communication and presentation
Through small class sizes, faculty-guided research and hands-on projects, you’ll gain experience applying economic concepts to current issues in business, government and society. The program also provides flexibility to pair economics with another major or minor, allowing you to tailor your education to your career goals.
The Economics department and UW-Superior has had a profound impact on my life and what will be my future career. I was able to double major in Economics and Transportation and Logistics Management while playing for the men’s hockey team. UWS also allowed me to finish up my eduction while playing professional hockey in North America. My time here has taught me crucial life skills and has molded me into a leader. I cannot thank the University enough.
I learned more than just economics. I learned broad knowledge about business, finance, accounting, statistics and so much more. An economics degree is like a buffet where you can try different things. The School of Business and Economics prepared me with knowledge that will help in my career path. I can tell you that the people are the best part of UWS.
Scholarship & Internship Opportunities
The Shippar-Beam Economics scholarship is available exclusively for economics majors in their second, third and fourth year of school. Economics students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher are eligible to apply. Funds help cover tuition, research stipends, internship stipends, graduate school admission expenses and funding for economics-related honor societies.
Multiple paid internship opportunities are available to our students each year as well. The Center for Economic Development frequently uses students to assist in survey design, data collection and coding for reports prepared for county extension agents and county agencies throughout Wisconsin. We have also placed students in local banks/financial institutions, the Mayor’s Office, the Superior Recycling Center and the Superior YMCA.
Students also have opportunities to participate in some Economics conferences in the region such as Minnesota Economic Association, Wisconsin Economics Association, Wisconsin Economics Association and Midwest Economics Association conferences.
Program Outcomes and Career Opportunities
With a bachelor’s degree in economics you will be prepared for a wide variety of career opportunities in private and public sectors, including:
Advanced career positions often require a master’s or doctorate degree, and many UW-Superior economics graduates pursue their studies at some of the most prestigious graduate programs. A few examples include PhD Programs in Economics at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, American University, Kansas State University, Washington State University, Georgia State University, Simon Fraser University, and many more.
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