Anything from taxes to labor disputes to the weather can impact the economy. Economists explore how using complex models and theories lead to an understanding of the global interconnectedness and changing dynamics at home.
Embrace the social science of economics: The study of what is and what ought to be in the global production, distribution and consumption of goods and services. Emmanuel’s economics minor, while a natural fit for those pursuing management degrees, can also be an exciting complement to sociology, political science, education and others.
View the 2022-2023 Academic Catalog to find course titles, numbers and descriptions.
Three electives, two of which must be at the 3000-level, from:
View the 2022-2023 Academic Catalog to find course titles, numbers and descriptions.
At the completion of the Economics Major, students will:
Within the School of Business & Management, a student-faculty research team is studying the effects of linking executive pay to DEI initiatives to answer the question: when it comes to diversity initiatives in corporations, does money talk?
As her research in economics education has focused on innovation in the classroom and finding ways to help students apply economic theories to real-world situations, students are vital in every aspect to Associate Professor of Economics Rebecca Moryl’s work.
Robert’s interest in the workings of the wider world grew in 2011 as the Arab Spring became international news. “I love history,” he said, “so knowing the history of the states as well as their current affairs made their actions and interactions much more interesting to me.”
At Emmanuel, management major Juan Sebastian Levy '14 prepared to succeed in an increasingly global society, experience that has taken him to Wayfair's offices in Berlin and back to Reebok's international headquarters in Boston.
On campus and off, Jaxell Negron is all about building community. As an RA, he creates a strong, safe sense of rapport within his residence hall. Through the on-campus boxing club he co-founded, he gave students a new way to work out and relieve stress.
One of Jannet Desvira's goals early in her Emmanuel career was to become president of the Business Leaders of Emmanuel Club. She has achieved that and more—and is poised to become a business leader in the real world.
Rocky Stroud II G'17, a graduate of Emmanuel's MSM program with a specialization in research administration, is overseeing field operations in Africa for the Broad Institute's NeuroGAP-P initiative.
Dr. Rebecca Moryl is an Associate Professor of Economics at Emmanuel College. Professor Moryl teaches on subjects including microeconomics, economic relations, the politics of international economic relations and urban economics. She believes that understanding economics is critical to understanding the worlds-big and small-in which we live.
Management major Maan Alawa '17 got a taste of the world of hospitality—and award-winning company culture—through his HR internship with Kimpton Hotels.
Chris Coutsoukis '16 is a firm believer in the benefits of a liberal arts education. His personal & career interests are numerous and diverse, and he wanted his academic & professional preparation to reflect that.
Management major (and sports lover) Tyler Kiely '19 is pursuing his personal, academic and career goals as a Fan & Youth Engagement Representative at Fenway Park.
When most American consumers think of Enterprise, they think "car rental"—but as a Management Trainee intern on the other side of the counter, Bethany Bonilla '19 is learning it is much more than that.
Emmanuel is a place where students broaden their sense of what’s possible and prepare for inspiring careers in an ever-changing world. Be here.
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