Economics Degree

The economics program at Fairleigh Dickinson University – College at Florham prepares students for careers as a consultant, financial analyst, market analyst, public policy analyst, purchasing manager, and research assistant. The program focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation, and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Program courses include: economic theory, micro and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, and public policy issues. Get more details below including other New Jersey colleges that offer economics degrees.

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Fairleigh Dickinson University – College at Florham (FDU)

262 S Main St, Lodi, NJ

Fairleigh Dickinson University - College at Florham provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Madison, New Jersey and operated as a private institution. Enrollment at FDU is nearly three thousand per year.

Students may pick from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Psychology
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Physical Sciences
• History

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. The majority of students at FDU scored in a range of 1360 to 1660 on the SAT exam. 70% of students that apply are accepted to this school, of which 22 percent choose to enroll.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $39,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's net price calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is estimated to be $8,500 per year. Some students at FDU may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Fairleigh Dickinson University - College at Florham has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.fdu.edu.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Economists

Description

Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, economists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.7% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).