Department of
Economics

Our Economics graduates are prepared to go into the world studying issues that affect the market at both the local and national level.

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Economics Department Programs

bachelors

Economics

Identify the costs, benefits and consequences of a decision and be prepared to go into the world studying issues that affect the market, such as criminal behavior, poverty, law, environmental control, population and political behavior.

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minor

Economics Minor

Whether you’re interested in international business, law, public policy, or the world of banking and finance, our Economics minor will give you the competitive edge you need to stand out in your field.

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masters ONLINE/HYBRID

Economics MS

Our MS in Economics is a 30-hour, fully online program that can be completed in one year. You will graduate as a high-level quantitative economist with the ability to analyze complex policy issues using modern data analysis and econometric methods

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doctoral

Economics Ph.D.

The Ph.D. in Economics program offers small classes and an "open-door" policy that allows you to speak with faculty members in a personal environment. This program has specializations in health economics, monetary economics, regional and urban economics, public economics, and resource economics.

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Economics Department Faculty

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Feng Yao, Ph.D.

Economics Department Chair, Economics

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Applied Regional Economics Research Class

This course provides participants the opportunity to conduct economics research, including economic forecasting, in assigned regions of West Virginia, Students compile data and present a statistical analysis to business leaders in their respective regions. This work is part of official statewide data compiled by WVU’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research.

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Faculty and Student Spotlights

Nima Mohebbi

In Nima Mohebbi, West Virginia meets the west coast – and an econ degree turns into legal success

B.S. Economics 2007; Partner at Sidney Austin LLP
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Madison Troxell

Studying economics reveals countless opportunities and paths; choosing that path isn’t always easy.

Economics
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Kristi Birchfield

Meet Kristi Birchfield, a West Virginia native and an online MS Econ graduate of the Chambers College.

MS Econ graduate
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Faith Figgins

Faith Figgins explored all that the Chambers College has to offer, and a little more.

Economics
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