In addition, students may specialize in economics as a part of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. The Department also has a Master of Arts in Economics program. The hallmark of the upper division instruction in economics is small classes allowing an opportunity to work closely with Ph.D. faculty. This is similar to the educational opportunity found in a small liberal arts college. The Department is well known for its commitment to excellence in the classroom.
Faculty meet monthly to discuss the teaching process.
Each year the Department sponsors a one day conference on teaching economics. Several faculty have won teaching awards including two faculty who have been named University Distinguished Teaching Professors. In addition, the Department has an active, ongoing research interest. Faculty publish papers in refereed journals and present papers at professional meetings. The Department sponsors a Colloquium series attracting speakers from the University community and from other institutions.