Curriculum | Faculty

The study of Economicsprovides a strong academic foundation for understanding the complexities of economic activity and decision making within both the private and public sectors and for understanding the relationship between the economy and society as a whole. 

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• The McKenna School’s Economics major provides a comprehensive education in both theoretical and applied economics. It seeks to enable students to apply rigorous analysis to economic issues and problems through the use of market‑oriented theoretical models, quantitative techniques, and economic reasoning.
• Unique Benedictine influence takes learning to a higher level. (Visit and see for yourself!)

• The nationally renowned Alex G McKenna Economic Education Series
• Three semesters of microeconomics and macroeconomics, game theory, experimental economics, public finance, statistics, econometrics, international trade and international finance
• Small classes (upper division classes generally have less than 10 students)
• Joint mathematics and economics major option
• Alpha Sigma Chapter of Omicron Delta Epsilon
• Practical work experience through internships that we help you secure via an outstanding career services office and a strong network of McKenna School alumni

• Great job and graduate school placements! And one of the best ranked Colleges in the United States in terms of graduates completing the PhD in Economics. Presently SVC graduates are in PhD programs at Princeton University, Brandeis University, Ohio State University, the University at Albany, and Indiana University at Bloomington.
• Prepares you for a full life, personally and professionally, by nurturing your spirit as well as your intellect