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Economics & Finance

Economics & Finance

The Economics and Finance Department combines analytical skill, technical proficiency, and critical thinking to help make decisions and use their capital and resources efficiently.

The department of economics and finance provides four undergraduate business concentration options, a bachelor of arts degree in economics, a graduate level finance degree and a minor in economics.  Students who can’t choose just one option can double concentrate or take advantage of the 4+1 options to start on their graduate work while completing their undergraduate degree.

Economic Options

BS Economics A business degree with a concentration in Economics combines a broad base of business skills and the analytical thinking of economics, a strong career launch pad for many different professions Explore More - BS Economics
BA Economics If you love economics and want a deep dive, the Bachelor of Arts degree focuses strictly on economics to prepare for graduate school, combine with other majors, or dive into analytical work Learn More
Economics - Minor The minor in economics is available to non-business students who want to add the analytical skills and economics toolbox to their chosen major. EConomics Minor Details

Finance Options (BS)

Finance A finance concentration allows students with a broad base of business skills to focus on corporate finance and/or investments. Finance graduates are well equipped to start careers in corporate finance or investment management. Explore the BS in Finance
FinTech FinTech is the revolution of the financial world through algorithmic trading strategies, software to drive efficiency in operations, or new ways to conduct traditional business. A FinTech concentration combines traditional finance and modern tech skills. A unique BS
Real Estate Success in Real Estate requires financial skills, sales ability, and proficiency with market analysis. A concentration in real estate builds a base upon which to start your real estate career through sales courses, financial analytics, regional economic analysis, and entrepreneurship. Explore Real Estate Options

Graduate Programs

MS Finance & Investment Management  A fully-online masters degree designed around the CFA designation, the gold standard credential in investment management. This program is the only degree of its kind offered in NC and offers a flexible and affordable way to earn a master’s degree and prepare for the CFA program. Learn More
4+1 MS Finance & Investment Management The 4+1 MSF Program allows undergraduate students to earn their undergraduate degree while starting their graduate coursework. A student can earn both their BS in Business Administration and their Masters of Science in Finance and Investment Management in only 5 years Explore the 4+1 Program
MBA Options The Cameron School of Business offers an online MBA program and an International MBA Program where students split time between two universities, in two countries, and earn two degrees. The IMBA program includes one semester of international business courses, a semester of specialization courses, and a thesis. Expand your MBA

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Dr. Ethan Watson, Department Chair

Phone: (910) 962-3643

watsone@uncw.edu

Cameron Hall 220
601 S College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28403

Meghan Karg, Administrative Associate

(910)962-3510

kargm@uncw.edu