 Welcome to the Department of Economics at Sonoma State University
Economics
is a social science that focuses on the organization of economic
systems for the production of goods and services and the distribution
of wealth and income. The SSU Economics Department is committed
to excellence, training students to meet the challenges of the future
in a wide variety of careers.
The
BA Degree Program has three basic objectives: to provide a sound
grasp of the tools of economic analysis and measurement; to provide
an understanding of institutional development and the interrelation
of economic social factors; and to develop the students ability to
apply systematic analysis and understanding to decision making in
the private and public sector.
Basic
techniques of analysis and measurement are covered in courses in
micro/ macroeconomics, economic statistics, computer analysis and
mathematical applications. Many courses deal with the structure
and performance of a particular institution or policy area within
the economy. Students can follow their career and intellectual
interests by taking a field concentration or advisory study plan
in such areas as business economics, finance, city and regional planning,
computer applications, marketing and international economics.
Department
faculty work closely with students in small classes and seminars. All
faculty have served as practicing economists with public agencies
or private firms, and thus bring to their teaching a rich background
of practical experience analyzing policy issues and problems.
The
curriculum and teaching program of the department are designed for
students who seek employment in the public or private sector upon
graduation, and those wishing to pursue graduate studies in economics,
business, public administration, law, and other fields.
Many
of the department's graduates have started their careers with major
financial institutions, corporate business, government and non-profit
organizations. They find definite employer preferences for
well-trained economics majors as budget analysts, management trainees,
marketing specialists, program planners, teachers and a wide variety
of entry-level jobs where employers expect a person to be able to
apply systematic thinking and analysis.
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