Economics

Why study economics?

Students in this major learn how to improve local and global quality of life using an economic mindset, which uses cause-and-effect and looking from different angles to make sense of the financial world.

  • Professors tie this social science, which focuses on how societies produce, distribute and consume goods and services, to current events and the modern economic situation.
  • Models, techniques and critical evaluation skills learned in this major value ethical connections between the philosophical, historical, governmental and mathematical aspects of the world.
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In September, Augustana University began offering a quantitative economics (QE) major, alongside its economics major. Quantitative economics is the economics degree with an emphasis on the quantitative (side) with three parts: analyzing situations using models, empirical analysis and computer simulations.

Augustana student Mariya Mamman ‘25 is a communication studies/business and economics double major from Jos, Plateau, Nigeria. She is interning this summer at the Great Plains Zoo in Sioux Falls, gaining experience as a social media & events intern.

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Careers

Graduates secure careers as financial analysts, real estate researchers, insurance claims examiners, sales representatives, economic consultants and policy analysts.

Hands-On Learning

Internship opportunities include:

  • Augustana Research Institute (ARI)
  • Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center
  • First PREMIER Bank
  • Economic development associations for county and state governments
  • South Dakota International Trade Center
  • South Dakota Trust Company

Economics students study away in:

  • London, England; Paris, France; and Oslo, Norway — focusing on sustainable business with AU faculty

Courses & Organizations

Courses dive into theoretical analysis, statistical inference and the study of economic history and institutions.

Economics students often participate in:

  • Omicron Delta Epsilon International Honor Society
  • Peace Club
  • Augie Green