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Economics

Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and data analysis skills that are essential for understanding and solving current issues — from climate change to government accountability to inequality.

AT A GLANCE

What You’ll Learn:

Quantitative skills to tackle today’s most pressing challenges.
How to conduct real-world analytical work in diverse fields.

What You’ll Do:

“Act like an economist” in competitions, internships, and workshops.
Collaborate with faculty on research and conference presentations.

Where You’ll Go:

Major corporate, nonprofit, and government organizations.
Esteemed graduate schools to advance your career preparation.

Program Level: Undergraduate

Offered As: Major, Minor

College/School: College of Arts & Sciences

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Our Students

“Every Bryant faculty member is focused on every one of their students. They don’t want you to just get good grades, they truly want to help you and make sure you really understand what they’re teaching. … They helped me believe in myself and find my passion in life.”

Odette Mansour ’24

Major: Economics, Finance
Hometown: Yanouh, Lebanon

“No other school had a career program like Bryant’s. When I started looking for an internship, I didn’t know where to begin. I was able to sit down with one of the career counselors at the Amica Center, and they walked me through the process and looked over my resume. They were really helpful.”

Kasey Thomas ’23

Major: Accounting, Economics
Minor: Political Science
Hometown: Easton, PA

Where Our Students Go

Values-driven economics graduates are making a difference in business, nonprofit, and government organizations and bringing their globally influenced knowledge to prestigious graduate programs.

Amica Mutual Insurance
Analysis Group
BAE Systems
BlackRock
Boston Hill Advisors
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
Fidelity Investments
LGCY Power
Mercer
MFS Investment Management
PwC
Regional Economic Models, Inc.
Travelers
Brooklyn Law School
Bryant University
City, University of London
University of Michigan
University of New Hampshire

Learn Through Experience

Economics student meets with Professor Ramesh Mohan.

Internships and Career Advancement

Find a government, nonprofit, or private sector internship through The Washington Center.
Secure an economics internship through the Amica Center for Career Education.
Discuss opportunities with recruiters from 400+ companies at career fairs.

Research

Conduct research through the Center for Global and Regional Economic Studies.
Participate in the Economic Symposium during Research and Engagement Day (REDay).
Present a thesis or research topic through the Honors Program.

Clubs and Organizations

Join the Bryant Economics Student Association.
Compete against other students from top institutions in the College Fed Challenge.

College Fed Challenge

Compete against other students from top institutions in the College Fed Challenge. In this team competition that models the Federal Open Market Committee, you’ll work together with fellow Bryant students to analyze economic and financial conditions and formulate a monetary policy recommendation. Present your findings to a panel of judges who are experts in the field and gain firsthand experience in developing economic policy. Bryant’s team has regularly finished as a regional finalist.

About This Program

Economic policy has an enormous impact on global markets, governments, and our day-to-day lives. As an economics major, you’ll gain a better understanding of some of the most complex aspects of modern societies and design solutions to challenging issues such as climate change, unemployment, food and water security, government accountability, poverty, and inequality. By learning how to “think like an economist,” you’ll develop skills to identify critical issues, devise policy proposals, and analyze both the intended and unintended effects of these policies. You’ll also “act like an economist” through real-world research, internships, and national competitions.

Economics majors have the flexibility to select electives that align with their passions and find rewarding careers in various fields, including finance, consulting, management, market research, insurance, healthcare, law, and public administration. By working closely with our nationally recognized faculty, you’ll gain the experience and confidence you need to make a difference in your future career.

Compete against other students from top institutions — including Harvard, Dartmouth, and Yale — in the College Fed Challenge. In this team competition that models the Federal Open Market Committee, you’ll work together with fellow Bryant students to analyze economic and financial conditions and formulate a monetary policy recommendation. Present your findings to a panel of judges who are experts in the field and gain firsthand experience in developing economic policy. Bryant’s team has regularly finished as a regional finalist.

Bryant’s Center for Global and Regional Economic Studies provides students with a variety of academic and research opportunities led by our faculty experts. The center aims to generate new and valuable ideas that promote economic development. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty on grant-funded research, engage in conferences and workshops, and network with distinguished alumni and industry professionals.