Economics and Accounting

Accounting: Major
Economics: Major

Through small class sizes, one-on-one interaction, and practical application, Holy Cross students in the economics and accounting department learn the tools necessary to interpret the fascinating and intricate workings of the local, national and international economy (economics) and how financial information is developed for and used by decision-makers in the economy (accounting). 

The economics and accounting department has 20 full-time faculty members, making it one of the largest among liberal arts colleges. Faculty are dedicated teachers and scholars who work closely with students to teach them invaluable tools — how to think, problem solve and critically look at issues. Students can select from either a major in economics or accounting, both of which are very popular on campus. (Students cannot major in both.) The department also has a select honors program. Accounting majors receive a unique opportunity to complete a program in accounting within the environment of one of the country's leading liberal arts institutions. 

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Program Highlights

In addition to core principle classes in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and accounting, students can learn about:

  • economics of war and peace 
  • sports economics
  • econometrics
  • corporation finance
  • environmental economics
  • government and nonprofit accounting
  • taxation
  • economics of the arts
  • accounting information systems
  • operations research
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Accounting Major

Holy Cross is one of the few liberal arts colleges in the country that offers an accounting major.

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Research

Numerous opportunities exist for students to work with professors on research or to conduct independent research.

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Honors Program

Honors program participants gain valuable experience in research, writing, and public speaking.

Economics and Accounting News

From left to right: Luke Knox '22, Matthew Wiley, Mary Anne Wiley '22 and Paul Wiley '20
Holy Cross Student Entrepreneurs Doing Their Part to Fight Coronavirus Pandemic
Holy Cross students and siblings Mary Anne ’22 and Paul Wiley ’20, together with their cousin Luke Knox ’22 and their younger brother Mathew, are designing, producing and donating face shields to local healthcare workers on the front lines of …
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Academic Conference Goes Virtual in Response to Pandemic
As faculty members across the College worked to transition their courses to a distance-learning format this semester, one of the many logistical challenges to tackle was the annual Academic Conference, where students present the results of their independent work in …
From left: Victor Matheson and Robert Baumann, both professors in the economics and accounting department at Holy Cross
Worldwide Media Turn to Holy Cross Economics Professors for Expertise on Sports Post-Coronavirus
Will the postponed Tokyo Olympics help kick start Japan’s economy, or will it push it even further into financial ruin? What will sports look like when they return after the coronavirus-induced shutdown? The Associated Press recently sought the insight of Victor …