Welcome to Economics at UIC! Heading link
The Department of Economics offers undergraduate (BA), master’s (MA in Economics and MA in Applied Economics) and doctoral (Ph.D.) programs in economics. We are home to roughly 300 undergraduate students and 60 graduate students, and our courses are open to all UIC students regardless of the college in which they are enrolled.
Special Lecture - The Economic Challenges of Globalization Heading link
The Department of Economics and the UIC chapter of Phi Beta Kappa invite you to a special lecture on “The Economic Challenges of Globalization” by Nina Pavcnik, the Niehaus Professor of International Studies at Dartmouth College on Wednesday, October 5 from 11am to 11:45am in Lecture Center D1. We are excited to hear one of the top scholars in international economics provide her views on one of the most pressing and misunderstood public policy topics.
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Boost your earning potential with Economics
A recent paper finds that economics majors have a significant earnings lead over other majors. Find out how Economics could give your career a strong start.
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Seminar Schedule for Fall 2022
The Department of Economics will host weekly in-person seminars on Wednesdays and select Fridays for the Fall semester. For a detailed schedule, please visit Seminars page.
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MA in Applied Economics Program
The Economics Department is excited to offer an MA in Applied Economics program. This accelerated three-semester program (summer, fall, spring) will prepare students for a Ph.D. program in economics or a career that requires rigorous training in applied economic analysis and quantitative methods. Neither extensive mathematics preparation nor an undergraduate major in economics is required for admission.
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ECON 120 & 121 courses on-campus for Fall
For Fall 2022, the conventional 4-credit Econ 120 (10743, 10745) and Econ 121 (10751, 10752) courses will be taught entirely on-campus. -
New Course
The Econ department now offers ECON 475, Urban Economics and Public Policy, available to both undergraduate and graduate students.
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