Why Economics?

 Make Sense of a Complex World - Lead with Economic Insight.

In today’s data-driven and rapidly evolving economy, understanding how decisions are made—by individuals, businesses, and governments—is more important than ever. The Economics program at the Monte Ahuja College of Business empowers students to think critically, analyze data, and solve real-world problems with clarity and precision.

Why Study Economics at CSU?

• Applied Learning Focus – Use theory, modeling, and real data to explore issues like inflation, labor markets, global trade, and policy impact
• Faculty Experts – Learn from economists with research and consulting experience in public policy, international economics, forecasting, and market analysis
• Flexible Career Paths – Economics opens doors to careers in business, law, finance, government, and beyond
• Valuable Add-On – Pairs well with Finance, Political Science, Data Analytics, or Pre-Law for double majors and interdisciplinary depth
• Real-World Preparation – Gain research experience, engage in data analysis, and build skills employers seek across sectors

Career Paths

• Economic Analyst
• Business Intelligence Specialist
• Financial Consultant
• Market Researcher
• Policy Analyst
• Data Analyst

The Economics faculty and programs are part of the Department of Finance and Economics.

• Mailing Address
  • Cleveland State University
  • Monte Ahuja College of Business
  • 2121 Euclid Avenue, BU 321
  • Cleveland, OH 44115-2214
• Campus Location
  • Monte Ahuja Hall, Room 321
  • 1860 E. 18th Street
  • Cleveland, OH 44114
  • Phone: 216-687-4716

To contact the Economics Department email: finance.dept@csuohio.edu