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School of Arts and Sciences
Office: Kramer Science Center Room 127
Phone: 631-244-3232
Fax: 631-244-1033

Div. of Arts & Humanities
Office: Fortunoff Hall Room 310
Phone: 631-244-3155
Fax: 631-244-1085
Office Hours:
Fall & Spring:
Mon-Thu: 8:00am-8:15pm
Fri: 8:00am-4:00pm
Winter & Summer:
Mon-Thu: 8:00am-5:00pm
Fri: 8:00am-4:00pm

Div. of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Office: Kramer Science Center Room 124
Phone: 631-244-3011
Fax: 631-244-1033
Office Hours:
September - July:
Mon-Thu: 8:00am-4:00pm, 4:45pm - 8:15pm
Fri: 8:00am-4:00pm
August:
Mon-Fri: 8:00am-3:30pm

Div. of Social Sciences
Office: Fortunoff Hall Room 310
Phone: 631-244-3155
Fax: 631-244-1085
Office Hours:
Fall & Spring:
Mon-Thu: 8:00am-8:15pm
Fri: 8:00am-4:00pm
Winter & Summer:
Mon-Thu: 8:00am-5:00pm
Fri: 8:00am-4:00pm
Major: Economics


Dowling's School of Arts and Sciences degree programs are constructed upon a well-rounded core curriculum of arts and humanities, natural science, math, and social sciences. These are the classic building blocks that ensure career versatility in an ever-changing world.

Dowling's economics degree is designed for students who wish to enter a career in business or government, with public or private organizations, as well as for those who intend to pursue graduate studies in economics or related fields, such as urban planning or business administration.

The economics degree is structured around a set of basic courses on the nature of our national economy, the formulation and impact of economic policies, and economic analysis.



Career Outcomes: For Economics Majors


Dowling's economics degree prepares you for diverse careers in business, government, and public or private organizations.

Your critical thinking, math, communications, and computer skills will qualify you for a career as an economist, securities analyst, controller, financial aid counselor, financial planner, market research analyst, and others.