UC Santa Cruz - Economics

ECONOMICS RECRUITMENT

The Economics Department is recruiting for multiple faculty positions. Learn More

Looking for a Ph.D. or M.S. degree?

Applications available beginning October 1, 2020

Making post-graduation plans?

The Career Center will be hosting sessions to answer questions about admissions, programs, and schools. Learn more

Virtual Graduate & Professional School Week October 19-23, 2020 sponsored by the Career Center

Remote Drop-in Advising Hours

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

COMPLETE PR-S GE WITH FIELD STUDY!

Join us at field study orientation for information/consideration for winter 2021. Winter applications accepted Oct. 19-Nov. 20. RSVP required for Zoom link (see link). Click for fall 2020 info!

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

Economics Events

Oct 1: Graduate Applications Available
Oct 27: Macro Seminar - Arlene Wong, Princeton University
Oct 29: Micro Seminar - Alina Arefeva, Wisconsin School of Business at UW Madison
Oct 30: CAFIN and UC Investments Speaker Series

More events

Economics News

August 11, 2020Economist's research cited in bill to strengthen federal minority business agency
April 27, 2020Economist Nirvikar Singh joins panel of experts
April 6, 2020COVID-19: Economist helps build "contact tracing" app for Peru

More news

DID YOU KNOW?

The Economics Department has moved to remote advising ONLY, due to the implementation of new campus actions announced by Chancellor Cynthia Larive.

BMEC Recognized by CFA Institute
We offer a one year degree program for Master's in Applied Economics and Finance
The 2019-20 Ph.D. Job Placements
Our department is Recruiting Faculty
Graduate Admissions is now open for PhD Economics and MS Applied Economics & 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 Fall 2020
TA Office Hours Fall 2020
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.

Read our quarterly Department Newsletters for updates, awards, and more!

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