Economics
Highlights and Opportunities
Economics-Finance-Statistics Learning Center
Economics students have access to the center for help with course material, as well as to expand their study of economics. Top economics students staff the learning center and are eager to help fellow students understand economics concepts or simply discuss economics topics of interest.
Center Director: Professor John Tommasi
Center Phone: 781.891.2139
Center Hours and additional information
Economics-Finance Society
An on-campus group that views the business world from both the theoretical and financial sides, the Economics-Finance Society sponsors a variety of events every semester. The Eco-Fi Society hosts numerous guest speakers, including financial analysts, venture capitalists and economic advisers. These speakers provide the students with a specialized view of the world, and offer answers to questions from the students. The membership is not strictly economics and finance majors, but is made up of a diverse community of students who are interested in the workings of the business environment. Contact society president, Supriya Gundewar or Professor David Ortmeyer.
Internships
Internships in a variety of business and government enterprises allow students to apply their knowledge to the “real world,” as well as gain practical business experience. The internship program offers opportunities for practical, career-related internships in the fall, spring and summer semesters. To be eligible to receive academic credit for an internship, students must have completed their junior year and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Contact Professor Orrin D. Gulley, ext. 2355.
Directed Study
Under the guidance of a faculty member, students conduct in-depth investigation of a specialized topic. To be eligible, students must have a 3.0 cumulative average or a 3.3 cumulative average for the previous two semesters. Interested students should submit a proposal in writing to the appropriate faculty member. Students may apply directed course credits only as electives.
Honors and Awards
During senior year, students are considered for membership in Omicron Delta Epsilon, a prestigious organization of top economics students nationwide. Students are also eligible for the Wall Street Journal Award, given to a graduating economics-finance or managerial economics student who the economics department faculty considers to be the most outstanding.
