UC Santa Cruz - Economics

Giving Day is Wednesday, February 27! Read more and donate here

Interested in getting a M.S. in Applied Economics and Finance? Applications extended through March 30 Click to see requirements

LUNCH & CAREER EXPLORATION

UBER data scientist Reed Kamsler is coming to campus on Feb. 22 and UCSC alum and economist Hector Gonzalez on Mar. 1 to answer your career questions! Lunch provided. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO!

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UPCOMING EVENTS in Winter 2019!

Graduate & Professional School Fair, Fall Job & Internship Fair, Undergraduate Career Exploration, & Graduate School Planning and Applications. CLICK HERE

BRINGING DIVERSITY, BRIDGING DIVIDES

Econ alum now YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki is recognized by Forbes for her contributions in the tech sector. READ MORE

Econ Alum recognized for contributions to tech by Forbes

Drop-in Advising

M-F 9:00 a.m–12:00 & 1:00–3:00 p.m. VISIT ADVISING

COMPLETE PR-S GE WITH FIELD STUDY!

Economics students can now earn credit for the PR-S general education requirement when completing field study courses ECON 193. Click for winter and spring info!

Economics Events

Feb 20: UG & Econ Faculty Winter Quarter Event
Feb 21: Micro Seminar - Christopher Timmins, Duke
Feb 22: Lunch & Career Exploration Event
Feb 26: Macro Seminar - Assaf Razin, Cornell

More events

Economics News

February 5, 2019Former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen receives Foundation Medal
July 11, 2018Growing graduate programs to meet the needs of today's students
September 13, 2018Would Trump's Impeachment Kill the Economy?

More news

DID YOU KNOW?

BMEC Recognized by CFA Institute
We offer a one year degree program for Master's in Applied Economics and Finance
The 2017-18 Ph.D. Job Placements
UCSC is ranked #8 among universities for International Finance
We have two department research centers: CAFIN and LEEPS

FOR STUDENTS

Click on the links below for more information:

Graduate Admissions: Ph.D. Economics and M.S. Applied Economics & Finance
Declaring the Major or Minor
Undergraduate Advising Hours
Forms for Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Faculty Office Hours Winter 2019
TA Office Hours Winter 2019
Economics Course Offerings

Stay Connected

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Master's students, please join our LinkedIn Group: UCSC M.S. in Applied Economics and Finance

Doctorate students, please join our LinkedIn Group: UCSC Economics Ph.D. Program

Alumni and students, please join the Career Advice Network (CAN) for free career advice.

Visit our Economics Department Calendar of upcoming events.

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