Economics
Rising sophomore Michael Riverso '14, a finance major and outfielder on Widener's baseball team, wants to some day work as a trader, just like his dad. Story.
Alumna Ashley Varallo '09, a sport management major who currently works with the Philadelphia Phillies, talks about how her Widener education helped her break into the sports business.
Alumnus Rod Colon '11 talks about his first trip to China.
At its core, economics is the study of making choices.
While Its fundmental principles are most often applied in the world of business, economics prepares students for careers in fields as diverse as government and law to education and information technology. Widener's undergraduate program in economics provides students with the analytical skills that employers seek, helping graduates bring a high degree of critical thinking to their employment field of choice.
The economics degree leads to employment opportunities and offers outstanding preparation for graduate and professional school. Students have
the option of taking the Financial Services Track, which prepares them for taking the CFP™ Certification Exam.
The economics program at Widener is designed to hone problem-solving and decision-making skills. National internships in locales
such as Washington, D.C., and international study abroad programs provide students with the opportunity to combine course
work with valuable work experience.