As an Economics major at JMU, you’ll study how markets function, how prices and incentives shape behavior, and how economic decisions affect individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations and governments.
Students interested in market behavior, patterns in data and how economic changes impact decisions across individuals and organizations often choose economics. They are analytical thinkers who are comfortable with math and data, curious about real-world issues and able to think critically and communicate complex ideas clearly.
The program prepares you to work with data, evaluate trends and assess how economic forces shape decisions in areas like financial analysis, trading, public policy and consulting. You’ll analyze economic data and apply your findings across a wide range of career paths, including roles in communications, consumer advocacy and public administration.
What you'll gain:
- The ability to analyze economic data, identify trends and explain how markets respond to changes in policy or demand
- Experience researching economic issues and communicating findings through clear writing and data-driven analysis
- The ability to use statistics to interpret real-world economic trends
- Opportunities to engage with economists through the Economics Seminar Series, where you’ll hear from speakers across academia, government and industry
Three degree programs:
- B.B.A. in Economics – focused on business applications and careers in industry
- B.S. in Economics – emphasizes quantitative and analytical skills, with additional coursework in math and science
- B.A. in Economics – offers a broader liberal arts focus with an emphasis on communication and foreign language
"I chose Econ because I wanted a major that set me up for the future when I graduate. I won’t have a problem finding a job and it’s also something that I really enjoy doing."
Abolfazl "Arash" Sodagartojgi, CoB Valedictorian ('19)
Commodity Derivatives Trading Analyst at Rabobank Wholesale Banking North America