Department of Economics
The department supports students at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels through tutoring, research, scholarship and hands-on learning opportunities. Join a community of scholars and educators exploring the forces that shape markets, organizations and everyday decision-making.
Undergraduate Programs
Majors
Minor
Accelerated 4+1 Degrees
Graduate Programs
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
The right opportunities can change your future. Economics graduate Gabrielle Swaine shares how study abroad, campus involvement and mentorship shaped her path to graduate school.
FACULTY HIGHLIGHT
Professor Parag Mahajan received the 2026 Excellence in Honors Teaching Award after students recognized his engaging, approachable teaching style. You can also explore our complete list of faculty publications.
Economics Seminar Series
Hear leading scholars discuss today’s most intriguing economic topics.
Center for Economic Education and Entrepreneurship (CEEE)
The CEEE prepares K-12 educators and students in economics, personal finance and entrepreneurship.
Job Market Candidates
Explore the profiles and research interests of our Ph.D. in economics job candidates.
Lerner’s Jill Pante and Jenifer Laird coauthored a Delaware Business Times article that explores the transition from college to career, offering perspective on navigating uncertainty, building connections and finding opportunities along the way.
Recent Stories
The University of Delaware’s Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics has climbed nine places to No. 41 worldwide in The Case Centre’s 2026 Impact Index, recognizing the global reach and influence of its faculty-developed teaching cases in business management...
For 25 Cape Henlopen High School students, summer jobs at Delaware beaches offered more than a paycheck: They also provided college credit, professional experience and a closer look at potential careers. Through a University of Delaware pilot program, students earned...
This summer, students from the University of Delaware’s Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics discovered new avenues for professional preparation and practical hands-on experience. Lerner College students pursued an array of internships, externships and...
This summer, students from the University of Delaware’s Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics discovered new avenues for professional preparation and practical hands-on experience. Lerner College students pursued an array of internships, externships and...
