Why Study with Us?

The best reason to study with the School of Economics and Finance is to gain greater understanding of the world around you. Although part of what we do relates to analysing the world of business, some of the most interesting topics we investigate go far beyond business concerns.

A unifying feature of economics and finance is the study of choices, which means that we are ultimately interested in understanding choices in all areas of life. Since our courses offer a clear, concise, and rigorous way of thinking and problem solving, an undergraduate major in economics or finance offers ideal preparation for additional study in accounting, history, management, marketing, information technology, politics and law, and for graduate study in economics and finance as well as for graduate studies in international relations, management, and public policy.

Our courses provide a rigorous analysis of a wide range of real world problems (many of which are not ordinarily thought of as "economics" or "finance") such as poverty, inflation, unemployment, pollution, crime, taxes, asset valuation, portfolio design, inequality, international competition, ethical consumption and investment, economic growth, risk management, corporate strategy and many others.

You don't have to be a maths genius to do economics and finance. Mathematics is an important tool in the economics and finance toolbox, which also includes techniques from the social sciences, the humanities, and business disciplines. While many of our courses do use some mathematics, some don't use mathematics at all. Common sense can be the most important prerequisite, and one which we aim to develop in all our courses. However, if you have enjoyed mathematics at school, and would like to further develop and apply your mathematical skills, we have courses that will tap into and enrich your special talents and contribute to your analytical toolbox.

Completing a degree with one of our majors sends a signal to prospective employers and graduate schools that you are capable of logical and critical thought, that you have fundamental quantitative skills, that you can adapt to changing circumstances, and that you are interested in the "big picture". It will help you become a more rigorous thinker as well as advancing your career goals.