Department of Economics - Academics - West Virginia State University

Welcome to the Department of Economics

Economics plays an important role in the life of every individual, the existence of states, and the well-being of nations. The growing complexity of life makes it not only desirable but also vitally necessary for every citizen to acquire basic economic knowledge.
Courses offered are designed to give the basic and specialized knowledge in economics which will assist each person in the decision-making process vital to our way or life.

Persons electing economics as a major can look forward to economic alertness and knowledge in the many areas of the subject and will find themselves qualified to gain employment as administrators and professional economists. The broad background fits the student for a wide variety of positions and uniquely places each in a position to assume the role of a learned citizen, capable of making important contributions at the leadership level.