Major in Economics
Whether they're heading to law or graduate school, or into careers in commerce, industry, international business or non-profit organizations, economics majors bring a comprehensive understanding of economic principles and a realistic grasp of the world economy to the table.
California Lutheran University’s bachelor of arts degree program in economics prepares students for a variety of careers by offering a strong background in liberal arts and social science studies as well as in all aspects of business.
Economics majors will take a sampling of business courses including principles of marketing, finance, organizational behavior, career development, accounting and statistics. Advanced courses within the economics curriculum include the history of economic thought, macro-economics, price theory, international economics and research methods. Students are encouraged to work in internships and on independent projects in order to combine course work with hands-on experience in the world of economics.
Along with many other opportunities, economics majors have access to the University’s Economic Research Center which gathers economic data for Ventura County and parts of Los Angeles County. CLU students participate in and contribute to the formulation and gathering of the data.
Economics graduates may take many career paths, including careers in banking and finance, economic and demographic research and forecasting, and urban planning.
The CLU School of Management also offers graduate courses leading to the master of business administration.
Program Requirements
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Faculty
Ali Akbari, Ph.D.
Professor of Business Administration
Somnath Basu, Ph.D.
Professor of Finance
Carol Lynn Coman, M.S.
Associate Professor of Business Administration, School of Management Director of Assessment
Jamshid Damooei, Ph.D.
Professor of Economics
Sandra Grunewald
Assistant Professor
Dan E. Hamilton, Ph.D.
Professor of Economics
Bonnie L Johnson, C.P.A., M.B.A.
Senior Lecturer
Edward H. Julius, M.S., CPA
Professor of Business Administration
Kirk M. Lesh, M.B.A.
Senior Economist
Harry Starn, MS
Associate Director, CIF
Bill Watkins, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Center for Economic Research and Forecasting
Paul R. Williams, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Finance
Contact the Department
Economics, Finance and Accounting
California Lutheran University
60 W. Olsen Rd. #3500
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Department Chair:
Jamshid Damooei
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