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    Accounting
    Undergraduate
    Degree Type: BSBA
    Accounting Program Advancing Your Accounting Future

    Do you have an analytical mind, a strong attention to detail, and a passion for solving problems? The Accounting program at Ashland University might be for you.

    This program proudly claims:

    Ours is the only program in Ohio and the eighth program...
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    Associate of Arts with a Concentration in Business
    Undergraduate
    Degree Type: AA
    Associate of Arts with a Concentration in Business Jump Starting Your Business Career

    Are you seeking an associate degree with a concentration in business? If so, the online Associate of Arts with a Concentration in Business program at Ashland University is for you.

    This online program is an excellent...

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    Business Administration
    Undergraduate
    Degree Type: BA
    Business Administration Program Finding Your Path as a Business Leader

    Are you a creative problem solver? A Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration might be for you.

    The Business Administration program at Ashland University is the largest program on campus, focusing on core functions to provide you with...

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    Business Management
    Undergraduate
    Degree Type: BSBA
    Business Management Program Preparing You to Lead

    Are you a natural leader interested in becoming a business manager or executive? If so, the Business Management program at Ashland University is the right place for you to start.

    The management major at Ashland University is a comprehensive overview of...

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    Economics
    Undergraduate
    Degree Type: BA, BSBA
    Economics Program Evolving With the Economy

    Do you have strong quantitative, analytical, and communication skills or a natural inclination to solve problems and predict future trends? The Economics program at Ashland University might be for you.

    CEOs of major companies have ranked economics as the second best undergraduate degree...

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    Entrepreneurship
    Undergraduate
    Degree Type: BSBA
    Entrepreneurship Program Preparing You to Launch

    Are you an ambitious risk-taker or a serious self-starter passionate about bringing your business ideas to life? If so, the Entrepreneurship program at Ashland University is for you.

    This program teaches you how to recognize opportunities in the marketplace, create successful business plans,...

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    Fashion Merchandising
    Undergraduate
    Degree Type: BSBA
    Fashion Merchandising Program Making the World Your Runway

    Do you have a passion for fashion or want to learn about current trends and consumer needs?

    Ashland University’s Fashion Merchandising program, ranked in the top 20 percent of fashion programs in the U.S. in 2013, will give you the tools...

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    Finance
    Undergraduate
    Degree Type: BSBA
    Finance Program Furthering Your Financial Future

    Are you an analytical problem solver, deep thinker, quick learner, or forward-thinking individual? Ashland University’s Finance program might be for you.

    What to Expect in the Finance Program

    Majoring in finance at Ashland University prepares you for a career in finance by giving...

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    Hospitality Management
    Undergraduate
    Degree Type: BSBA
    Hospitality Management Program Building Hospitality's Future Leaders

    Do you enjoy interacting with people in an energized, fast-paced environment? The Hospitality Management program at Ashland University might be a great start to a career in hospitality.

    The Hospitality Management major encompasses everything from the travel and hotel industry to conferences...

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    International Business
    Undergraduate
    Degree Type: BSBA
    International Business Program Becoming a Global Business Leader

    Do you enjoy traveling and are you interested in diversity and world cultures? The International Business program at Ashland University might be for you.

    Our International Business program combines a solid core of business courses with classes in international business/culture, international...

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    Management Information Systems
    Undergraduate
    Degree Type: BSBA
    Management Information Systems Program Technology Making Business Better

    Do you have a love for technology and strong communication skills? Learn how to use technology to improve business practices with the Management Information Systems (MIS) program at Ashland University.

    What to Expect

    In today’s economy, managing information is critical to...

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    Manufacturing Management
    Undergraduate
    Degree Type: BSBA

    The Manufacturing Management Major is a 33 credit major. The major is designed to better equip students with the skills needed to succeeded in the manufacturing environment. This major is aligned with and meets our ACBSP accreditation requirements for Business and Economics and 3 credits from other disciplines. (Specifically Math 208)

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    Marketing
    Undergraduate
    Degree Type: BSBA
    Marketing Program Preparing for a Meaningful Marketing Career

    Are you a first-class communicator, creative thinker, or good team player? The Marketing program provided by the College of Business and Economics at Ashland University might be for you.

    Learn the fundamentals of building a brand strategy, how to make a...

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    Sport Management
    Undergraduate
    Degree Type: BS
    Sport Management Program Turning Your Passion Into a Profession

    Do you want to study in an ever-changing field where business, entertainment, and sports collide? If so, the Sport Management program at Ashland University is for you.

    Ashland University’s Sport Management program focuses on the business of sport and recreation...

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    Supply Chain Management
    Undergraduate
    Degree Type: BSBA
    Supply Chain Management Program Driving Productivity

    Are you a linear thinker, energetic manager, broad-minded leader, integration guru, or efficient multi-tasker? The Supply Chain Management program at Ashland University might be for you.

    What to Expect

    The Supply Chain Management program at Ashland University provides you with the opportunity to...

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Economics Department

Dr. Dan Fox, Chair
Dauch College of Business & Economics
401 College Ave.
Ashland, OH 44805
Office: Dauch 248
419.289.6331
dfox@ashland.edu

2013-2014 Academic Year

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2014-2015 Academic Year

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2015-2016 Academic Year

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2016-2017 Academic Year

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2017-2018 Academic Year

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Holmes
Dr. Paul Holmes
Assistant Professor of Economics
245, Richard E. and Sandra J. Dauch College of Business and Economics
419.289.5316 / pholmes2@ashland.edu
Dr. Mark Nadler
Dr. Mark Nadler
Associate Professor of Economics, A.L. Garber Family Chair in Economics
208, Richard E. and Sandra J. Dauch College of Business and Economics
419.289.5912 / mnadler@ashland.edu
Dr. Jeffrey Russell
Associate Professor of Economics
201, Richard E. and Sandra J. Dauch College of Business and Economics
419.289.5212 / jrussell@ashland.edu
Wasnich
Wendy Wasnich
Assistant Professor of Economics
237, Richard E. and Sandra J. Dauch College of Business and Economics
419.289.5735 / wwasnich@ashland.edu

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Economics Department

Dr. Dan Fox, Chair
Dauch College of Business & Economics
401 College Ave.
Ashland, OH 44805
Office: Dauch 248
419.289.6331
dfox@ashland.edu

Curriculum

Faculty

Holmes
Dr. Paul Holmes
Assistant Professor of Economics
245, Richard E. and Sandra J. Dauch College of Business and Economics
419.289.5316 / pholmes2@ashland.edu
Dr. Mark Nadler
Dr. Mark Nadler
Associate Professor of Economics, A.L. Garber Family Chair in Economics
208, Richard E. and Sandra J. Dauch College of Business and Economics
419.289.5912 / mnadler@ashland.edu
Dr. Jeffrey Russell
Associate Professor of Economics
201, Richard E. and Sandra J. Dauch College of Business and Economics
419.289.5212 / jrussell@ashland.edu
Wasnich
Wendy Wasnich
Assistant Professor of Economics
237, Richard E. and Sandra J. Dauch College of Business and Economics
419.289.5735 / wwasnich@ashland.edu

Economics Program
Evolving With the Economy

Do you have strong quantitative, analytical, and communication skills or a natural inclination to solve problems and predict future trends? The Economics program at Ashland University might be for you.

CEOs of major companies have ranked economics as the second best undergraduate degree students can receive, according to BusinessWeek magazine. At Ashland University, our economics majors stand apart from the crowd because they truly understand and work within economic realities and markets every day.

What to Expect in the Economics Program

Economics is a social sciences that deals with making choices when resources are scarce. As an economics major, you’ll learn micro, macro, and international economics to predict consumer, company, and country behavior with sophisticated techniques. You’ll also get the chance to do original research with real-time, real-world projects on your own and alongside accredited faculty, providing you with unheard of opportunities among universities nationwide.

Economics Program Benefits

In this program, you will:

  • Mesh your interests across the business, political, and legal spectrums
  • Learn in small class sizes with individualized attention
  • Have opportunities to do original research with real-time, real-world topics
  • Evaluate intricate information and make data-driven decisions and conclusions with today’s technology
  • Benefit from a dedicated, experienced faculty determined to help you succeed

Core Curriculum

The courses provided in the Economics major evolve as the global world evolves. As an Economics major, you’ll study current events and bring real-time examples into the classroom for the utmost college experience.

Sample courses include:

  • Microeconomics
  • Macroeconomics
  • Elementary Statistics

Student Involvement

Economics Career Outlook

Average Career Salary

$50,100-$98,600

Anticipated Career Growth

Demand for jobs in economics is expected to grow six percent over the next ten years.

Recent Employers of Economic Graduates

  • Bank One
  • Cigna Company
  • Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
  • Merrill Lynch & Company Foundation Inc.
  • Procter and Gamble

Career Opportunities

  • Financial Analyst
  • Financial Manager
  • International Analyst
  • Market Analyst
  • Sales Consultant
  • Auditor
  • Broker
  • Business Forecaster
  • Purchasing Manager

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