Economics

Chair: Paul Zak
(909) 621-8074
spe@cgu.edu
www.cgu.edu/spe

Faculty

Programs

The Economics Program emphasizes the use of economic theory and empirical research to analyze problems facing government, business, consumers, and the economy in general. Stressing the importance of both domestic and international economic and financial analysis, equal consideration is given to the political and institutional framework within which decision-making takes place.

In addition to traditional MA and PhD degrees, a dual degree program is offered with faculty of the Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management. Programs focus on business and financial economics, international economic development, political economy, and public choice. Economics degree options are also available for students interested in an interdisciplinary curriculum with politics and policy, management, mathematics, financial engineering, philosophy, and information science.

Economics programs are ideal for careers in business, government service, or teaching and research in interdisciplinary programs, such as international studies, management, and public policy. Students intending to pursue careers in economic research and university teaching are encouraged to apply to the doctoral program.

Admission Requirements

Program Requirements. A year of calculus, an introductory course in statistics, and courses in intermediate microeconomic and macroeconomic theory are required prior to entrance. In some instances, students may be allowed to complete one or more of these requirements after admission to the program. Students lacking an adequate background in calculus, however, should correct this deficiency before applying to the program. Students without an adequate background in economics may be required to take or audit intermediate microeconomics or macroeconomics courses as appropriate at one of The Claremont Colleges. Students without an adequate background in mathematics will be required to take Mathematics for the Social Sciences (ECON 307) in the fall semester.

Transfer of Credit. The University’s policy on transfer credit , available in the Registration & Enrollment section of the Bulletin, applies. Relevant, graduate coursework completed at other institutions prior to enrollment may be considered for transfer credit.

Financial Aid. In addition to tuition fellowships and assistantships offered by the department, other research assistance funding may be available from the Claremont Institute for Economic Policy Studies at CGU, the Lowe Institute of Political Economy at Claremont McKenna College, or faculty research grants.

University Policies. University policies detailed in the Student Information section of the Bulletin apply.

Jointly Offered Programs

Politics, Economics, and Business, MAPEB

Accelerated BA/MA Program

An accelerated BA/MA option is available to juniors and seniors at the undergraduate Claremont Colleges. Admitted undergraduates may apply up to four courses (16 units) toward both the Master of Arts in Economics and their bachelor’s degrees. Four core graduate courses are required and eight other graduate courses from a variety of fields in economics. Graduate work in related areas such as business and management, international relations, politics and public policy, psychology, and philosophy is permitted.