Economics is the study of economic systems to help inform decisions for the future. The Drew University Economics and Business department seeks to instill in its students a holistic understanding of the economy and the disciplines of economics and business studies. Our students learn to think critically, analytically, and empirically about the economy, its challenges, and its connections to the rest of society.

Economics is the foundation of both scholarly careers studying and forecasting economic patterns and careers in business for banks, financial institutions and corporations of all kinds. Many of our majors go on to prestigious business and professional schools. Some go directly to Wall Street. Others head for positions in government and nonprofits—one of our seniors interns at the Securities and Exchange Commission in Manhattan, the happy outcome of meeting a Drew alumna who works there. Our emphasis on presentation skills, and the personalized coaching our majors get, mean they shine in lecture halls and conference rooms.