{"id":471,"date":"2022-04-29T16:05:53","date_gmt":"2022-04-29T16:05:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/academic\/programs-2\/economics-and-business\/"},"modified":"2026-09-23T11:07:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T15:07:17","slug":"economics-and-business","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/academic\/programs\/economics-and-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Economics and Business"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Why Study Economics and Business at K?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Integrating Economics and Business, theory and practice, we develop creative, broad-minded problem-solvers and leaders.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the business and economics department, you will learn how to apply theories to real-world problems and develop the critical thinking, quantitative analysis, and historical perspective necessary to succeed in your future career. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout your four years with the department, you will be exposed to a wide variety of ideas by taking classes focused on economic theory (Principles of Economics; Macroeconomics), quantitative tools and methods (Statistics for Business and Economics; Econometrics), fundamental business principles (Accounting; Marketing), and field-specific topics (Environmental Economics; Principles of Investments). These courses will empower you to build upon theoretical foundations to address pressing real-world problems. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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With the tangible skills and broad knowledge base you will gain as a business, economics or quantitative economics major\u2014in addition to the experiential education and completion of your Senior Integrated Project\u2014you will be equipped with the talents to be successful in many professional settings. Notably, our alumni have thrived in private, public, nonprofit, domestic and international business sectors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choosing the Right Major<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The business, economics and quantitative economics majors are three separate major programs<\/strong> housed within the same department. Due to the significant overlap in their programming and courses, students cannot major in multiple degree programs within the department.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students intending to study economics or finance at the graduate level are encouraged to major in quantitative economics, where students will be exposed to the necessary quantitative skills. Those students who are interested in law school, public policy, or really, any career path, are well served by the major in economics. Students who discover a passion for marketing, finance, accounting, or management may consider a major in business, which emphasizes analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What can you do with a business or economics major?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Below are some of the careers, employers, and graduate schools of our business and economics alumni.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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