Nistler College of Business & Public Administration

Department of Economics & Finance

Start your journey towards making an impact in the world.

Curious about how society allocates scarce resources in areas such as natural resources, economic development, and international trade? Seeking a career path where you can formulate an organization's financial policies?

The Department of Economics & Finance offers a comprehensive curriculum to prepare students for employment with financial intuitions, government, financial management, investments, corporate finance, and insurance.

Economics and Finance Programs

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Undergraduate Degrees

Graduate Degrees & Certificates

Combined or Accelerated Programs

Economics (B.A./M.S.A.E.P.A)

Minors

Alumni Spotlight: Dara Morehouse

Five-and-a-half years and one UND hockey championship later, Morehouse landed not only a B.A. in economics, but also a Master of Science in Applied Economics.

Dara's Story

Student Spotlight: Chloe Shelton

Senior Chloe Shelton has found herself with many opportunities at UND, and she is a leader in both the community and beyond.

Chloe's Story

Majoring In Economics Raises Earnings By $22,000

Forbes shares a recent study highlighting that majoring in economics causes students’ earnings during their mid-twenties to rise by $22,000 per year, or 46%. The results show that simply choosing the economics major over alternatives in the social sciences is one of the best investments a person can ever make.

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Economics and Finance Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Economics and Finance at University of North Dakota is to provide high-quality education to our students, and to conduct cutting-edge research that advances the frontier of knowledge and enhances the reputation of the University.