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Welcome to the Department of Economics!
We are the largest department within the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy, complete with both graduate and undergraduate programs, 32 full time faculty, and an active research program!
Why Major in Economics?
By majoring in Economics, students learn a variety of skillsets, such as data analysis, financial management, policymaking, and more!
Master of Science in Applied Economics
This one-year program teaches students the nature of economic theory and its various applications.
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MAEP Career Day
The Master’s in Applied Economics program hosts a Career Day each fall and spring as part of the Professional Development Course. Career Day consists of a networking lunch, mock interviews, a panel discussion, and a reception.
Alumni Spotlight: Frank Sobczak
Frank Sobczak – an FSU alumnus (B.S. Economics ’94) – was recently promoted to Area Vice President of Medical Devices at Abbott, where he has spent 22 years in leadership roles across the cardiovascular space.
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FSU Researcher Provides New Insight Into Economic Outcomes of the U.S. Space Race
Shawn Kantor, Ph.D., and co-author Alexander Whalley, Ph.D., examined whether the massive public investment in research and development during the Cold War generated the widespread technological spillovers.
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Excellence in Economics,
From Undergraduate Study to
PhD Research
The Department of Economics is the largest department in the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy. We have 32 full time faculty and an active research program. At the undergraduate level, we offer an economics major, economics minor, as well as several specialized studies programs. At the graduate level, we offer both an MS program and a PhD program. Our MS program has a strong applied focus and is designed to be completed in twelve months. Our PhD program is arguably the most comprehensive in the State of Florida and has graduated over 250 doctoral students since 1967.
Economics Programs at a Glance
The Department of Economics offers undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs that combine quantitative training, applied research, and real-world problem solving. Students build analytical and data-driven skills while benefiting from faculty mentorship, active research opportunities, and strong professional connections.
Master’s in Applied Economics
The one-year Master’s in Applied Economics prepares students for high-demand careers in government, business, and data-driven industries through hands-on training in economic analysis, research, and applied consulting.
PhD Program
The Economics PhD program offers rigorous training in economic theory, quantitative methods, and cutting-edge research across a wide range of specialized fields.
Undergraduate Program
The Undergraduate Economics Program helps students build analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills for careers in business, government, law, and beyond.
Why Study Economics?
Economics provides a versatile foundation for understanding decision-making, solving complex problems, and analyzing the forces that shape society and the global economy.
Economics Alumni News
Research Spotlight
In this video, we spotlight the research of Dr. Matthew Gentry.
He uses the Research Computing Center to run Monte Carlo simulations, studying bidding behavior for contracts.
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Take the Next Step in Economics
Economics equips students with analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills that are valued across industries including business, finance, government, consulting, and public policy. Through undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral study, students gain the tools to understand complex global issues, evaluate data, and make informed decisions in a rapidly changing world.
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