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Address: Alumni Hall, Room
3130; Edwardsville, IL 62026-1102
Phone: (618) 650-2542 Fax: (618) 650-3047
ALUMNI
SURVEY FORM
I want to extend to you a personal invitation to explore the excellent
opportunities offered through the Department of Economics and Finance
at SIUE. Our nationally recognized faculty
maintains a
proud tradition that combines academic excellence with active scholarship.
This combination provides students with the modern tools necessary
to succeed in a variety of fields. Indeed, the success of our undergraduate
and graduate alumni in business, government, law and academics is
testimony to the faculty’s dedication to student achievement
both during and beyond their time at SIUE.
The recent combination of Economics and Finance into one department
within the School of Business
reflects our commitment to meet the challenges of the ever-changing
business environment. After only a short time, this merger has allowed
us to more effectively provide students with a curriculum that meets
the needs of the marketplace. Not only do we teach smart business
practices, we practice them as well!
Courses offered by the Department build and nurture a variety of
skills. Students who wish to pursue a traditional liberal arts degree
in Economics
can do so through the College
of Arts and Sciences. This degree provides a firm foundation
in economic theory and analytical skills. Students pursuing this
degree may choose from several fields of application, such as labor
economics, regulatory economics and international economics. For
those students pursuing a degree with the School of Business, our
Bachelor of Science
in Business Economics and Finance combines the professional
skills of business with the analytical tools of economics and finance.
The Master’s Degree
in Economics and Finance offers advanced training in economic
and finance theory and builds research skills. Many students in
this program earn their Master’s Degree in one short year,
receiving valuable on-the-job experience through internships with
numerous area companies.
The Department’s faculty continually strive to improve their
teaching and to build the curriculum. This commitment is evident
by the fact that four of our faculty have won University awards
for teaching excellence. Faculty in Economics and Finance are active
contributors to curricular developments in the school. From the
creation of new courses to the incorporation of modern technologies
into the classroom, the faculty is engaged. The faculty also maintains
high standards in research. A number of faculty hold office in regional
and national professional associations, and several serve as editors
of academic publications. The continuous stream of articles published
in academic journals, professional publications and media outlets
provides ample evidence of the faculty’s scholarly achievements.
In addition to excellence in teaching and scholarship, we apply
our knowledge to the everyday world through a variety of consulting
activities on the local and even international scene. From telecommunications
companies to public libraries to foreign banks, the expertise of
our faculty is called upon. In addition, the faculty offers professional
development to area teachers and research services to regional business
through its Office of Economic Education and
Business Research.
This diverse portfolio of activities ensures that the faculty and
our students keep abreast of the latest changes in their fields
and in the business community. Why not join us and discover the
opportunities offered through the study of economics and finance.
Call or email me any time, I’d be happy to talk with you.
Rik W. Hafer, Ph.D.
Professor and Chairman
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