  {"id":9862,"date":"2023-10-31T12:13:15","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T16:13:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/149.4.100.129\/academics\/economics\/?page_id=9862"},"modified":"2026-01-26T13:31:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T18:31:48","slug":"home-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/economics\/","title":{"rendered":"Economics Department"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2023\/11\/Commencement_2022_15.jpg&#8221; min_height=&#8221;490px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||35px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;8px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;50px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;33px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#A9A9A9&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\" style=\"text-align: center\">Welcome to the Economics Department<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The Department of Economics at 黑料专区 is dedicated to advancing the understanding of economic theory, quantitative analysis, the global economy, and business. Our mission is to provide students with the analytical tools and critical thinking skills needed to understand and address complex economic and business challenges.<\/p>\n<p>We offer undergraduate students the opportunity to major or minor in Economics, pursue a major in Quantitative Economics, or earn a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a specialization in one of four areas: Corporate Finance, FinTech, International Business, or Actuarial Studies.<\/p>\n<p>Through our diverse programs, the department seeks to prepare students for meaningful careers in business, government, academia, and the nonprofit sector, while fostering a lifelong engagement with economic and business inquiry, evidence-based decision-making, and service to the community.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_slider _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; min_height=&#8221;509.6px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||107px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_slide heading=&#8221;Economics&#8221; button_link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/economics\/major-minor-in-economics\/&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2023\/11\/economics_image.jpeg&#8221; use_bg_overlay=&#8221;on&#8221; bg_overlay_color=&#8221;#E71939&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii_image=&#8221;on|2px|2px|2px|2px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The BA in Economics trains students to understand market dynamics and government regulations to develop successful business and policy strategies.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=&#8221;Quantitative Economics&#8221; button_link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/economics\/quantitative-economics\/&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2023\/11\/ey-stock-market-investment-trading-graph.jpg.rendition.690.460.jpg&#8221; use_bg_overlay=&#8221;on&#8221; bg_overlay_color=&#8221;#E71939&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The BS in Quantitative Economics provides training in state-of-the-art quantitative methods to conduct rigorous analysis in all areas of economics and business. CUNY and the New York State approve this program to satisfy STEM requirements. It is aimed at students seeking to acquire quantitative skills to apply in economic and business analysis.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=&#8221;Finance&#8221; button_link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/economics\/finance\/&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2023\/11\/Master-of-Econometrics.jpeg&#8221; use_bg_overlay=&#8221;on&#8221; bg_overlay_color=&#8221;#E71939&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The BBA Major in Finance provides the skills needed to succeed in today&#8217;s modern and highly competitive financial world. With two concentrations, Corporate Finance and FinTech, it is aimed at students seeking financial decision-making tools to stay abreast of market developments.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=&#8221;International Business&#8221; button_link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/economics\/international-business\/&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2023\/11\/Econometricsx1280.jpg&#8221; use_bg_overlay=&#8221;on&#8221; bg_overlay_color=&#8221;#E71939&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The BBA Major in International Business guides students to develop a 360-degree perspective to be successful in global business. 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