Bachelor of Arts - BA in Economics Fairfield University

The Arts and Sciences curriculum in the Department of Economics blends basic economic concepts and applications with contemporary issues to develop students’ analytical abilities and prepare them for careers as economists, analysts, and upper-level managers in both the private and public sectors. Led by a devoted faculty, students challenge economic theories while using advanced technology and utilize economic principles to stimulate their powers of interpretation, synthesis, and understanding.

The program’s curriculum provides students with traditional business skills such as data analysis, statistics, and numerical research along with a rich liberal arts education to help them judge the merits of world markets and events. Students are given the freedom to track courses that lead to either a BS in Quantitative Economics or BA in Economics and are encouraged to work with their academic advisor to tailor their study toward their personal career and enrichment goals. The BA and BS degrees differ in the level of emphasis placed on quantitative analytical techniques. The BS degree has greater emphasis on acquiring quantitative skills to analyze data. The BA degree has greater emphasis on using qualitative and/or quantitative models to interpret the impact of public policy choices.

Additionally, the economics program's study abroad and internship programs promote real-world, first-hand experience and provide students with an excellent background for careers in all sectors of business, as well as advanced study in graduate or professional schools.

Fairfield University is a private Jesuit university located in Fairfield, Connecticut. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1942, the university is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. Its primary emphasis is on undergraduate education, but it also offers graduate programs, including professional degrees.

The university is organized into five schools and colleges: the Fairfield University College of Arts and Sciences, the Charles F. Dolan School of Business, the School of Engineering, the Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, and the Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions.

Fairfield University's campus sits on a sprawling 200-acre property featuring manicured landscapes and views of the Long Island Sound. The school’s architecture is a blend of the modern and the historical, offering students a diverse and beautiful environment in which to study.

As a Jesuit institution, Fairfield places a high value on the personal, intellectual, and religious development of its students. It aims to cultivate critical thinking, ethical responsibility, and a commitment to community service. It offers a wide range of academic programs and extracurricular activities, making it a vibrant place of learning. Fairfield University is known for its strong programs in business, nursing, and liberal arts. It has consistently been ranked well by institutions such as U.S. News & World Report in its regional university rankings.