Be a Free-Enterprise Leader. Go Beyond the Figures at NU.

Gain an unparalleled understanding of the free enterprise system, empowering you to navigate business strategy, government policy, and personal decisions.

Be challenged to explore data-driven, hands-on research projects. Produce and study thought leadership pieces on the current global market trends. Develop analytical reasoning that will help prepare you to be a future business leader.

With small class sizes and faculty who are industry-professionals, each NU student will be able to work closely in an economic environment. They use deductive logic as well as sophisticated econometric methods to explain current issues and project future trends, preparing them for a variety of rewarding careers in the private or public sector.

Northwood By The Numbers

Leave Your Print. Lead The Pack.

Northwood University is an international leader in free-enterprise education.

Expected growth in employment for Economics from from 2022 to 2032 (BLS)

$113,940

The median annual wage for economists in May 2022

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Hear From A Graduate

Northwood Economics Major Yubitza Arnez Mercado shares her experience with the real-world applications of the Economics curriculum.

Featured Courses

What will you learn in the Economics program at Northwood University?

Economics BBA Curriculum Guide

Economics BBA / MBA Curriculum guide

What Jobs Can You Get with an Economics Degree?

Economics can be found everywhere. Students often look for internships or employment opportunities on a local and global level.

Titles held by some of our alumni include:

Data and Policy Analyst
Senior Portfolio Advisor
International Operations Manager
Pricing Analyst
Business Intelligence Analyst
Litigation Attorney

The following is an abbreviated list of where you’ll find some of our Economics graduates at work:

Acumen LLC
Merrill Lynch
Mackinac Center for Public Policy
Dow Chemical Company
Founder’s Brewing

Shaping Tomorrow

Influential Impact Makers

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If you’re seeking a business education, Northwood is the absolute best. The small school setting and having faculty who have experience outside of academia, that goes a long way. Especially for someone who is more entrepreneurial and wants to start growing their own business.

– Aidan Garvie

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My Northwood education “keeps on giving” because of its continued relevance to my graduate studies and career. Learn those technical skills early that will enable you to quickly begin working in a career that matches your passion.

– Nikita Setia

Enjoy. Find the lesson in every interaction. Get involved; you will meet some amazing and quality people at Northwood. And don’t be afraid to take risks and make mistakes – you can learn some of your most valuable lessons that way.

– David J. Gardiner CFP®, CIMA®

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