 Welcome to the Department of
Economics at Sonoma
State
University
Economics is a social
science that focuses on the organization of economic systems for the
production of goods and services and the distribution of wealth and
income. The SSU Economics Department is committed to excellence,
training students to meet the challenges of the future in a wide variety of
careers.
The BA Degree Program has
three basic objectives: to provide a sound grasp of the tools of economic
analysis and measurement; to provide an understanding of institutional
development and the interrelation of economic social factors; and to develop
the students ability to apply systematic analysis and understanding to
decision making in the private and public sector.
Basic techniques of
analysis and measurement are covered in courses in micro/ macroeconomics,
economic statistics, computer analysis and mathematical applications.
Many courses deal with the structure and performance of a particular
institution or policy area within the economy. Students can follow
their career and intellectual interests by taking a field concentration or
advisory study plan in such areas as business economics, finance, city and
regional planning, computer applications, marketing and international
economics.
Department faculty work
closely with students in small classes and seminars. All faculty have
served as practicing economists with public agencies or private firms, and
thus bring to their teaching a rich background of practical experience
analyzing policy issues and problems.
The curriculum and
teaching program of the department are designed for students who seek
employment in the public or private sector upon graduation, and those wishing
to pursue graduate studies in economics, business, public administration,
law, and other fields.
Many of the department's
graduates have started their careers with major financial institutions,
corporate business, government and non-profit organizations. They find
definite employer preferences for well-trained economics majors as budget
analysts, management trainees, marketing specialists, program planners,
teachers and a wide variety of entry-level jobs where employers expect a
person to be able to apply systematic thinking and analysis.
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