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Economics and International Business

Department of Economics and International Business

Department of Economics and International Business
Alumni Spotlight: Jessica Rodriguez-Wahlquist

Jessica Rodriguez-Wahlquist was inducted into Omicron Delta Epsilon and was a member of the distinguished Political Science Junior Fellows and Center for Law, Engagement, And Politics.
Economics Professor Helps Create Hispanic-Serving Conference

Extending this opportunity to minority students is the heart of the matter. As Gonzalez explained, there is underrepresentation of minorities obtaining degrees in economics.
Senior Selected For Prestigious Year-Long German Fellowship

Evan Hannon is one of 75 American students chosen in the 2018-19 Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals.

The Department of Economics and International Business teaches students to be creative thinkers and problem solvers who are comfortable in diverse business settings and prepares them for careers in non-profits to international corporations. Students who major in Economics or International Business can take the principles, approaches, and conclusions they learned at Sam Houston State University and apply them not only in the business world, in developing sound policies in business and government, but in making personal life decisions as well.

As a Economics or International Business major, you will:

  Develop critical thinking skills and enhance decision making abilities;
  Learn to work effectively in teams and hone communication and financial skills;
  Learn from professors who’ve lived and worked internationally;
  Learn the importance of international trade in the world economy;
  Receive a versatile degree with numerous career opportunities.

If you are wondering what Economists do and the type of careers in Economics then watch this short video by the American Economic Association.