As an economics student, you'll become an expert in the theory and practice of economics and learn how the power of individual decisions and group dynamics influences markets and economic systems. You'll gain the skills and tools you need to excel in the fields of business, law, economics, public po
As an economics student, you'll become an expert in the theory and practice of economics and learn how the power of individual decisions and group dynamics influences markets and economic systems. You'll gain the skills and tools you need to excel in the fields of business, law, economics, public policy, and beyond.
Understand the world in a deep way
Economics focuses on the thousands of decisions that guide the world's financial markets, geopolitics, and the lives of every person on the planet—from leaders of Fortune 500 companies to teenagers looking for their first jobs. In the same way that physics makes up the foundations of biology and medicine, economic theory is the bedrock of business.
Opportunities for student research in economics
At Hamline, economics majors participate in research with faculty starting as early as their first year, something usually reserved for graduate students at other institutions.
The list of possible research projects is as varied as your interests. Examples of past research projects include:
Internships for economics majors
Examples of past economics student internships include:
Explore career paths for economics majors
Our innovative courses and one-on-one mentoring by faculty will give you the tools to succeed in a variety of jobs, such as:
You can also put your degree to work in any number of fields, including:
Career Mentor program
Take your economics degree further with graduate school
Our graduates have gone on to graduate schools across the country in the pursuit of master’s and doctoral degrees. Examples of programs and schools include:
Hamline University has empowered students to make the world better for everyone since 1854. As Minnesota's first university, we're still ranked #1 in the state. Today, we continue to educate students of all backgrounds, creating opportunity for all through generous scholarship programs.
An inclusive community, and teaching that promotes civility and social justice. At Hamline, career preparation starts with the first class, ensuring our graduates leave ready with the professional experience and liberal arts foundation for their entire career.
Mission And Innovative History
Hamline has taken the lead since our founding in 1854. We were Minnesota's first university and the first to award bachelor’s and master’s degrees to women and men. Today, we provide students with an exceptional education for a lifetime of career growth.
Mission Statement
At Hamline University, our mission is to create a diverse and collaborative community of learners dedicated to the development of students' knowledge, values, and skills for successful lives of leadership, scholarship, and service.
At Hamline University, we believe that everyone should have access to a quality education and that education is the most important vehicle to transform lives and communities. We bring together a community of learners who excel academically, are intellectually curious.
And demonstrate determination, spirit, and drive. We were the first university in Minnesota and the first to award bachelor’s and master’s degrees to women and men. Today, we remain true to our beginnings, with nearly half of our students the first in their families to attend a four-year college.
A Career Ready Education
We provide students with an exceptional educational experience, rooted in the liberal arts, which prepares them for their careers and a lifetime of growing both in their fields and in fields they may not yet envision. Through our student-centered approach.
Students learn the essential skills that empower them to both excel in rapidly changing professions and contribute meaningfully to society. A Hamline education is a career-ready education that opens doors to wide-ranging opportunities for students to continue to build successful lives.
Building A Better Society Through Education
We believe in John Wesley’s motto of “doing all the good we can, in all the ways we can.” We are champions for justice and social change. We fuel our students’ desire to contribute to—and transform—society.
We demonstrate that academic excellence goes hand in hand with improving the lives of others. We strive to ensure that our students graduate prepared to flourish in their communities ready to practice inclusivity and uphold equity.
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