Economics
Economics
Passionate about people? Desire to make a difference? Study economics at Northwestern. You’ll explore how businesses, governments and organizations make decisions about their employees, the goods they produce, and the services they provide. You’ll also brainstorm efficient solutions to problems and aim to improve upon systems that affect human welfare.
Why NWC?
Our economics major has a faith-focused, liberal arts approach that will help develop your research, writing and critical thinking skills. In addition to learning basic economic principles, you’ll study the function of money, discuss government involvement in issues such as energy and employment, and unpack managerial decisions influenced by consumer demand.
Major course topics include principles of micro and macroeconomics, business data analysis, money and banking, and game theory. Related minors include accounting, business administration, economics, entrepreneurship, leadership studies, nonprofit management and project management. A secondary teaching endorsement in economics is also available.
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Outcomes
Economics is one of the United States’ fastest growing fields, with an expected growth of 13% over the next 10 years. Economists receive a median annual wage of just under $110,000, giving them a high earning trajectory across public and private sectors, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Experience
Accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), Northwestern College business programs teach the most cutting-edge business practices worldwide. The department also receives counsel from a board of local business professionals, helping us stay up to date on current market needs and trends.
Our vision: Cultivating the next generation of business leaders to make an impact for Christ.
Our mission: Equipping and preparing students for excellence to fulfill their calling in the marketplace.
Our promise to students: We will challenge you to academic and personal excellence by:
- Delivering high-quality, specialized instruction,
- Guiding your development of market-leading skills, and
- Providing experiential learning opportunities as we help you discern your calling and follow the example of Christ.
The Compass Center for Career & Calling will connect you with internship experiences, whether you stick close to home or find opportunities further afield. The center also offers help writing resumes and cover letters, practice interview sessions, job shadowing and more.
The Center for Innovation & Leadership connects students with area professionals, offers micro-credentials, and hosts the Impact Competition, where students pitch ideas for making a difference on campus and in the community.
As a member of Northwestern’s student-led Business Club, you’ll tour regional businesses, hear from northwest Iowa business professionals, and travel to larger cities to tour businesses and network with alumni.
As part of Northwestern’s Investment Club, you’ll grow in your knowledge of financial markets and practice making investment decisions by helping to manage $250,000 of the college’s endowment.
Study abroad programs in dozens of countries are great opportunities to learn about business around the globe.
If you’d like to take your business knowledge to the next level, you can apply to Northwestern’s Master of Business Administration program after graduation. Our 100% online program can be completed in as little as one year, giving you the critical skills necessary for managerial roles and increasing your value as an employee.
Accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), Northwestern College business programs teach the most cutting-edge business practices worldwide. The department also receives counsel from a board of local business professionals, helping us stay up to date on current market needs and trends.
Our vision: Cultivating the next generation of business leaders to make an impact for Christ.
Our mission: Equipping and preparing students for excellence to fulfill their calling in the marketplace.
Our promise to students: We will challenge you to academic and personal excellence by:
- Delivering high-quality, specialized instruction,
- Guiding your development of market-leading skills, and
- Providing experiential learning opportunities as we help you discern your calling and follow the example of Christ.
The Compass Center for Career & Calling will connect you with internship experiences, whether you stick close to home or find opportunities further afield. The center also offers help writing resumes and cover letters, practice interview sessions, job shadowing and more.
The Center for Innovation & Leadership connects students with area professionals, offers micro-credentials, and hosts the Impact Competition, where students pitch ideas for making a difference on campus and in the community.
As a member of Northwestern’s student-led Business Club, you’ll tour regional businesses, hear from northwest Iowa business professionals, and travel to larger cities to tour businesses and network with alumni.
As part of Northwestern’s Investment Club, you’ll grow in your knowledge of financial markets and practice making investment decisions by helping to manage $250,000 of the college’s endowment.
Study abroad programs in dozens of countries are great opportunities to learn about business around the globe.
If you’d like to take your business knowledge to the next level, you can apply to Northwestern’s Master of Business Administration program after graduation. Our 100% online program can be completed in as little as one year, giving you the critical skills necessary for managerial roles and increasing your value as an employee.
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Faculty + Staff
Brilliant scholars. Committed Christians. Invested in you. That’s Northwestern’s faculty.
Dr. Fan Fei, CFA
Associate Professor of Business and Economics; Director of Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program
Dr. Han-Yen Kao
Associate Professor of Business and Economics; Department Vice Chair
Annette Vander Kooi Minnick ’88
Associate Professor of Communications; PR Program Director
Dr. Mjumo Mzyece
Professor of Management
Vonda Post ’88
Professor of Accounting
Dr. Jiying Song, PMP, M.Div.
Associate Professor of Business; Department Chair
Dr. Erica Vonk ’00
Associate Professor of Business
Kirsten Buiter
Faculty Assistant for the Business & Economics Department
Scott Bahrke ’01
Instructor in Business Education
Robert De Haan
Instructor in Agricultural Business
Kimberly Van Es
Instructor in Business Writing
