Paul Samuelson, known as the Father of Modern Economics, describes economics as the ?study of how societies use scarce resources to produce valuable commodities and distribute them among different people."

A degree in economics from The University of Scranton earns you ?career capital? in the job market. Our graduates are distinguished and valued by employers for their skills learned at the University.

Classes feature guest speakers from prominent firms such as JPMorgan Chase and Morgan Stanley. Students not only have the opportunity to meet potential employers, they also polish their social skills and learn how to network effectively.