Economics is a study area closely related to individual and social activities. As a living discipline, it calls for capturing the essence of the material aspects of human life. The changing and evolving nature of our dynamic community requires highly skilled learning so that the understanding of the complexities of economic problems can be achieved to a large extent. The principal aim of our department is to provide our students with the theory and knowledge at a satisfactory level to extend their views on major issues facing national and international economies.

The program is designed to prepare the students for the public sector as well as the private sector and for different careers requiring the use of analytical tools and creative skills. The courses in economics are supported by other fields such as mathematics, statistics, business, law, computers and relevant areas to build up a comprehensive perspective which may offer ability to deal with a variety of economic problems.

The Department of Economics offers an undergraduate program leading to a B.A. degree in economics and a graduate program in collaboration with the Institutes of Graduate Study (The Graduate School) leading to an M.A. degree in economics.