Economics Minor

At Holy Cross College, an Economics Minor helps you understand how individuals, organizations, and societies make choices amid limited resources — a foundational perspective for careers in business, public policy, law, education, and beyond. Rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition and a liberal arts framework, this minor equips students with analytical reasoning, ethical judgment, and practical insight into economic systems and decision-making.

• The fundamental principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics — how markets work and how economies function at the national and global levels.
• Economic reasoning to frame questions about scarcity, incentives, and trade-offs.
• Quantitative skills to interpret data and evaluate economic outcomes.
• Real-world applications in business decision-making, public policy analysis, and social impact.
• Ethical and moral dimensions of economic life grounded in Catholic Social Teaching and the common good. Students pursuing the Economics Minor are typically required to complete foundational courses in economic theory and decision analysis.

The Economics Minor complements any major by deepening your understanding of economic structures and enhancing skills such as problem-solving, data interpretation, and persuasive communication. It is ideal for students interested in:

• Business
• Public service and policy
• Law and ethics
• Finance and consulting
• Nonprofit and International development

Career & Graduate Pathways

An Economics Minor provides valuable preparation for:

• Competitive entry-level roles in business analysis, market research, and financial services
• Further study in Economics, law, public policy, or business graduate programs
• Leadership roles that require strategic thinking and ethical decision-making in nonprofit, corporate, or government sectors

Employers value graduates who can apply analytical tools to understand economic trends, solve complex problems, and make principled decisions.

Internships & Experiential Learning

Economics students at Holy Cross College are encouraged to pursue internships that connect classroom learning to real-world practice. These experiences may include placements with local businesses, government agencies, nonprofits, or research projects that provide hands-on engagement with economic issues.

Program Requirements (Refer to Catalog)

See program requirements, course descriptions and more in the Academic Catalog.

Program Contact

For more information on the Economics Minor, required courses, or how to declare the minor, please contact the Academic Director Dr Edwige Tia.