Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Economics] From Hope College

The Department of Economics and Business seeks to prepare students with the professional skills and academic breadth necessary for leadership and service in the dynamic world of business, economics and accounting. Both theoretical and applied concepts of management, economics and accounting are stressed.

Economics?students complete extensive, rigorous research projects that integrate data analysis with current topics, culminating in presentations to department faculty and the Hope community.

Economic theory and quantitative skills serve as the cornerstone for advanced work in economics and management. Knowledge of mathematics, strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer literacy are required, but we also expect our students to appreciate and draw from their knowledge of history, psychology, sociology, philosophy, ethics, politics, the natural sciences, other cultures and languages and the arts. The demands placed upon professional managers, accountants and economists require that they be competent in the use of the analytical tools of their trades and well-informed about the complex socio-economic environment in which they work.

Our?majors are equipped with knowledge and experience necessary?to tackle some of the toughest problems head on:

• Reforming health care
• Shaping a healthy financial system
• Addressing poverty in the developing world
• Envisioning environmentally sustainable business practices