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What do Bill Belichek, Warren Buffett and Mick Jagger have in common?They were all Economics majors!
Welcome to EOU’s Economics program, where you’ll gain a deep understanding of the economic and social forces shaping our world. Explore topics from environmental issues to financial markets while developing analytical skills to influence change. Whether your goals include business, finance, public policy, or graduate study, EOU’s Economics degree offers the flexibility and depth to help you succeed.
EOU’s Economics program focuses on real-world issues, especially those affecting rural communities. You’ll study job creation, economic development, and sustainability while building analytical skills and completing a capstone project that makes a tangible community impact.
EOU Economics graduates are prepared for careers in business, government, and beyond. The program combines theory with practical skills, fostering analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Alumni have advanced to Ph.D. programs, MBA programs, law, and upper-management roles, demonstrating the versatility of an EOU Economics degree.
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EOU’s Economics program offers flexible learning to fit your lifestyle—on-campus in La Grande or fully online—while maintaining high academic standards. On-campus students benefit from faculty, peers, and resources, while online students enjoy virtual tutoring, interactive coursework, and discussion forums.
Recognized as a top value program, EOU’s online Economics degree provides a flexible, cost-effective path to academic and professional success.
The Eastern Oregon Center for Economic Information conducts economic analyses using research tools like IMPLAN, customized indices, and regional economic modeling to assist public, private, and non-profit organizations improve their decision-making. This can relate to project viability, economic impact, or ranking of alternatives, for example.
EOU Admissions OfficeEmail: admissions@eou.eduPhone: 800-452-8639
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Taylor PasanelloEconomicsBroomfield, Colo.
EOU’s Economics faculty bring diverse experience and deep expertise to the classroom. From Peace Corps service to federal agencies and international research, they connect theory to real-world applications. Specializing in areas like environmental, development, and monetary economics, they provide insights that make economics a dynamic tool for understanding and engaging with the world.
Our Economics minor is 30 credit hours consisting of six required and three elective economics courses. The minor was designed to provide students majoring in another discipline with a working knowledge of fundamental and specialized applications of macro- and microeconomics pertaining to a market economy.