From the Department Chair

Welcome to the Department of Economics at The Catholic University of America!

If you are a prospective student, we invite you to join a select group of students who are preparing to become leaders in the economics field. Our professors are experts in their fields and are eager to work with you. In addition to learning the most advanced economic theories, data analysis skills, and best practices in our three undergraduate majors: B.A. in Economics, B.S. in Economics, and B.S. in International Economics and Finance- Honors; our best students have the opportunity to participate in the Economics Fellowship Program, through which, they engage in research with faculty. Students also have access to a wide network of internships and job opportunities in both the public and private sector, as well as in Wall Street.

If you are a prospective graduate student, we offer a master's program: Applied Economics. In this program, you will learn the most advanced economic theories, data analysis skills, and best practices in the fields of: international development, environment/climate change, artificial intelligence, behavioral economics, and data analytics.

We look forward to seeing you.

Best wishes,

Dr Martha Cruz Zuniga
Economics Chair