{"id":8505,"date":"2026-06-05T08:59:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T13:59:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/?page_id=8505"},"modified":"2026-06-05T08:59:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T13:59:19","slug":"programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/business\/economics-department\/programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Economics Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winona State\u2019s Economics Department is known for its innovative teaching strategies, ability to incorporate economic theories and models in analyzing problems, and emphasis on the application of course knowledge to solve real-world challenges.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Economics Major<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As an Economics major, you can help organizations boost their profits and make smart data-driven business decisions as an economist. View <a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/1798\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">required courses<\/a> for the Economics major.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The College of Business admission policy does not apply to the economics major.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a Bachelor of Arts degree program, WSU&#8217;s Economics major is not accredited by AACSB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Planning Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Economics-Major-Map-2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4-Year Major Map<\/a>\u00a0(PDF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Pathway-Major-Map-BA-Economics-2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Transfer Pathway Major Map<\/a>\u00a0(PDF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Minors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Economics Department also offers 3 undergraduate minors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business Analysis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Business Analysis minor will teach you how to manage large business data sets and analyze the data to improve decision-making metrics and decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">View <a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/4652\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">required courses<\/a> for the Business Analysis minor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Economics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn essential economic principles and how to use data to drive business decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The College of Business admission policy does not apply to the Economics minor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">View <a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/2910\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">required courses<\/a> for the Economics minor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">International Economics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Become an international economist to help international organizations increase profits and make good business decisions backed up with data. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the International Economics minor, you\u2019ll know the basics of international trade and real-life interactions among countries, businesses, and governments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">View <a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/3240\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">required courses<\/a> for the International Economics minor.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Economic Careers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The field of economics provides a diverse number of job opportunities. The demand for workers with a background in economic knowledge is projected to grow, creating even more job opportunities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Economics majors have a wide variety of employment opportunities available in diverse workplaces ranging from insurance firms to colleges and universities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more about careers, graduate schools, and other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aeaweb.org\/resources\/students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">resources for students<\/a> from the&nbsp;American Economic Association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Can I Do With this Degree?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Government<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Market Research Firms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consulting Firms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commercial &amp; Regional Banks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insurance Firms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National &amp; Regional Brokerage Firms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Management &amp; Independent Consulting Firms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Colleges and Universities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secondary public and private Schools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hotel chains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restaurants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Employers Hiring WSU Graduates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" style=\"list-style-type:1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mayo Health Care System<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fastenal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allina Health\/ Abbott Northwestern\/ United Hospital<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gundersen Lutheran Hospital<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rochester Public School District<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winona State University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IBM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winona Area Public Schools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Austin Public Schools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Target Corporation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                            <div class=\"h3\">Contact the Economics Department<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<div class=\"wsu-block grid grid--33\">\n    <div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Laura Carolevschi\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Department Chair\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p>Somsen 311B<\/p>\n<p>507.457.5245<\/p>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\" href=\"mailto:lcarolevschi@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">Email Laura Carolevschi<\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Liz Miner\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           College of Business Advising Specialist\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p>Somsen 319<\/p>\n<p>507.457.5183<\/p>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\" href=\"mailto:collegeofbusiness@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">Email Liz Miner<\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Carolyn Sinniger\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Office &amp; 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