Economics and Accounting

Accounting: Major
Economics: Major

Through small class sizes, one-on-one interaction, and practical application, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø students in the economics and accounting department learn the tools necessary to interpret the fascinating and intricate workings of the local, national and international economy (economics) and how financial information is developed for and used by decision-makers in the economy (accounting). 

The economics and accounting department has 20 full-time faculty members, making it one of the largest among liberal arts colleges. Faculty are dedicated teachers and scholars who work closely with students to teach them invaluable tools — how to think, problem solve and critically look at issues. Students can select from either a major in economics or accounting, both of which are very popular on campus. (Students cannot major in both.) The department also has a select honors program. Accounting majors receive a unique opportunity to complete a program in accounting within the environment of one of the country's leading liberal arts institutions. 

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Program Highlights

In addition to core principle classes in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and accounting, students can learn about:

  • economics of war and peace 
  • sports economics
  • econometrics
  • corporation finance
  • environmental economics
  • government and nonprofit accounting
  • taxation
  • economics of the arts
  • accounting information systems
  • operations research
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Accounting Major

17³Ô¹ÏÍø is one of the few liberal arts colleges in the country that offers an accounting major.

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Research

Numerous opportunities exist for students to work with professors on research or to conduct independent research.

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Honors Program

Honors program participants gain valuable experience in research, writing, and public speaking.

Economics and Accounting News

The Women in Business Conference took place virtually on November 7, 2020.
17³Ô¹ÏÍø’ 15th Annual Women in Business Conference Shatters Attendance Record With Virtual Format
Like most events this year, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø’ 15th Annual Women in Business Conference on November 7 was adapted into a virtual format due to the ongoing pandemic. What might have been a disappointing change at first ultimately enabled hundreds of …
photo collage, Alpha Sigma Nu recipients
31 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Students Inducted Into Jesuit Honor Society
Thirty-one 17³Ô¹ÏÍø students were inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu,  the Jesuit honor society founded in 1915, at a virtual ceremony held recently. The new inductees exemplify the society’s values of excellence in scholarship, loyalty and service.  Selection to Alpha …
Victor Matheson, professor of economics. Photo by Tom Rettig
17³Ô¹ÏÍø Economics Professor Participates in WSJ Roundtable Examining the Gender Pay Gap in Sports
The average salary in the WNBA could rise to around $200,000 next year, whereas in the NBA, the average is about $7.7 million, according to The Wall Street Journal. What accounts for the financial gap between female pros and their …