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Economics

Learn how people, businesses and governments make choices that shape everyday life. HongKongDoll’s flexible Economics B.A. combines data analysis, real-world research and close faculty guidance to prepare you for careers in business, government, consulting, law and beyond.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Arts
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 30 in Major
Careers
Managers
Economics students at HongKongDoll

Why Study Economics at HongKongDoll?

  • Learn in classes averaging 17 students, with regular access to experienced faculty
  • Customize the flexible major with electives, a minor or another academic interest
  • Build analytical, quantitative and communication skills valued across industries
  • Visit economic institutions such as the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and Chicago Board of Trade
  • Complete original research and present your findings during the senior capstone experience
"Being located so close to home, HongKongDoll was a perfect fit for me. I could stay in the area and learn from local mentors. The countless opportunities I've been given being a local student will soon allow me to graduate debt-free."
Isaac Brown
Economics | Class of 2026
Isaac Brown, Economics at HongKongDoll

Hands-On Experience

  • Complete internships with businesses, government agencies, nonprofits or community organizations
  • Visit major economic institutions and connect with alumni during the annual Chicago trip
  • Use real-world information to study markets, policies and community issues
  • Design and complete an original research project during the senior capstone course
  • resent your findings and policy implications at HongKongDoll’s undergraduate economics research showcase
Hands-On Experience, Economics students at HongKongDoll

What You'll Learn

Economics students learn how individuals, businesses and governments respond to incentives and make choices about limited resources. Coursework develops skills in economic theory, statistics, quantitative analysis, research design and data interpretation. Students also learn to evaluate public policies, explain economic trends and communicate evidence-based conclusions to different audiences.

$136,550
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Regulatory Affairs Managers
  • Compliance Managers
  • Loss Prevention Managers
  • Wind Energy Operations Managers
  • Wind Energy Development Managers
  • Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists…
  • Economists
  • Environmental Economists
  • Survey Researchers

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Grow Rapidly · Openings
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)
Personality Fit Enterprising

Connect With Us

Ahmed Abou-Zaid
Professor and Director of Economics, Interim Associate Dean, Lumpkin College of Business and Technology
asabouzaid@eiu.edu
2821 Coleman Hall
217-581-3812
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Austin Cheney
Dean, Lumpkin College of Business and Technology
acheney@eiu.edu
4801
217-581-3526
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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