Upcoming Events


    February 3, 2023

  • Economics Field Study Program - Application deadline Feb 3 for spring 2023

    Economics field study program provides students with a practical context in which they can start to integrate course material into work experience. Students work in a setting where they are trained and supervised by a professional in the business or organizational setting of their field study experience.  Apply by the deadline for work during the next school term.

  • February 7, 2023

  • Winter 2023 Accounting & Sustainability Careers Presentation

    Tuesday, February 7th, from 5:30-7:00 p.m., Nat Sci Annex, room 101.

    Come join us and learn about the possible career paths in the accounting and sustainability fields by a panel of successful individuals in the profession, and possibly be the winner of an economics t-shirt or other prizes!

    This event is oriented to frosh, sophomore and junior majors within economics (all varieties), environmental studies, as well as economics M.S. students and will be held on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2023, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in Nat Sci Annex, room 101.

    Please submit your favorable response here by 5 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2023.

  • February 28, 2023

  • Do you want to be a Banana Slug for a year? Join the MS APEF

    Graduate school is a great way to improve your job market skill set to be better prepared for a changing labor market.

    Improve your data analysis and finance skills using applied economics and econometrics. Our next cohort starts August 2023. Don't miss out, upgrade your job skill set now. 

    M.S. in Applied Economics and Finance.


  • February 28, 2023

  • Economics Winter 2023 Quarterly Faculty and Undergraduate Colloquium

    Tuesday, February 28, from 4:00-5:00 p.m., Engineering 2, room 499 and by way of Zoom.

    Join us for presentations from Professor George Bulman and Assistant Professor Gerelt Tserenjigmid. Topics presented will be on their research. Professor Bulman's title of his presentation is, "Financial Resources and Life Decisions: What Can We Learn from Lottery Winners?"; Professor Tserenjigmid's title of his presentation is, "Behavioral Decision Making". The event will be held in Engineering 2, room 499 and by way of Zoom.

    Please submit your favorable response here by 4 p.m., Friday, February 24 and to be entered to win an e-gift card of your choice to Amazon, Starbucks or DoorDash (must be present to win).

  • Thursday, March 2, 2023

  • UCSC Global Learning Presentation

    Thursday, March 2, 3:00-4:00 p.m., Engineering 2, room 406 and by way of Zoom.

    Are you thinking about studying abroad or away during your time at UC Santa Cruz? Do you have questions about the process and/or are unsure how to get started?

    Join UCSC Global Learning and the Economics Department for an information session on Thursday, March 2 at 3:00pm Pacific Time!!

    This info session will cover all things Global Learning including program types in general, programs with Economics courses, how to obtain major requirements, financial aid and scholarships, how to apply, and more!

    This info session is HYBRID- you can either attend in-person at Engineering 2, room 406 or by way of Zoom. *Registration required for zoom and room attendance.