Business – Economics

The Economics emphasis allows you to explore the relationship between economic theory and business decision-making. You’ll examine how economic principles can help organizations evaluate opportunities, respond to changing conditions and make strategic decisions.

You’ll also explore emerging issues in economics, giving you an opportunity to consider how contemporary economic developments affect businesses and communities. This approach encourages you to look beyond individual decisions and understand the larger systems in which organizations operate.

Economics requires you to ask questions, evaluate evidence and identify relationships between different factors. These skills complement the critical thinking and practical reasoning at the heart of William Jewell’s Business major.

You’ll learn to approach complex problems by considering both the immediate business challenge and the broader economic context. This perspective can be valuable whether you’re analyzing a company’s strategy, evaluating market conditions or considering how economic changes affect consumers and organizations.

Your Economics emphasis includes an internship experience that allows you to connect what you learn in the classroom with professional practice. You’ll have the opportunity to see how economic reasoning is used in an organizational environment and gain experience navigating real workplace challenges.

This practical experience can help you clarify your interests and develop professional connections while building confidence in your ability to apply economic concepts outside the classroom.

An economics-focused business education can prepare you for a wide range of careers where analytical thinking and an understanding of markets are important. You’ll develop a versatile foundation that can be applied across business, finance, consulting, government, nonprofit organizations and other professional settings.