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Undergraduate

Law and the Economy

The Law and the Economy minor helps you understand the impact of the laws we live by, and how to think about developing new laws.

Learn the Intersection of Law and Economics

Laws are not made in a vacuum. Instead, they are written and developed with a mind to their application in the real world.  Laws concerning property and inheritance, crime and fraud, or the regulation of business activities deeply impact the economy and our daily lives, showing the important relationship between the law and the economy.

The Law and the Economy minor offered by Assumption University examines where the law and the economy meet, and how one informs the other. Students study subject matter ranging from constitutional law to fiscal policy and, through this study, begin to understand the complex web of legal philosophy and economic theory that drives and sustains the modern world.

This minor is an excellent complement to a variety of majors and helps prepare students for rewarding careers in any number of fields like finance, international business or government or to further their studies in graduate or law school.

Program Contact

Smriti Rao, Ph.D

Department Chair, Economics, Finance and Accounting, Professor of Economics, Global Studies Program Director
508-767-7565 Tsotsis Family Academic Center - Room 229

Program Curriculum

  • A Law and the Economy minor is an excellent complement to a variety of majors and helps prepare students for rewarding careers in any number of fields like finance, international business or government or to further their studies in graduate or law school.

    Required Courses (3)

    ECO 230* Law and Economics
    MGT 215 Business Law
    MGT 321** Corporate Governance

    *ECO 110 is a pre-requisite

    **ACC 125 and MGT 100 are pre-requisites

    Electives (3)

    Any 2 of the following:

    ECO 331 Industrial Organization
    HIS 309/HIS 310 Diplomatic History of Europe in the 19th Century/Diplomatic History of Europe in the 20th Century
    PHI 270 Philosophy of Law
    PHI 290 Property and Civic Life
    PHI 320 Business Ethics
    POL 316 Constitutional Law
    POL 321 Public Policy
    POL 322 Political Economy

    Any 1 of the following:

    ENG 201 Argument and Persuasion
    ENG 211 Speech

    Course Descriptions

Faculty

Smriti Rao, Ph.D
Department Chair, Economics, Finance and Accounting Professor of Economics Global Studies Program Director
Colleen A. Fahy, Ph.D
Professor of Economics
Demetrius Kantarelis, Ph.D
Professor of Economics
Michael D. McKay
Adjunct Faculty
Brian Volz, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Economics
Thomas White, Ph.D.
Professor of Economics
Olivia Wu, Ph.D., CFA
Assistant Professor of Finance

Experiential Learning

Assumption's Rome Campus

At Assumption's campus in Rome, Italy, the city and the country become your classroom through daily and weekend-long excursions throughout "the eternal city" and the Italian countryside. This unique study abroad experience will enrich your academic and cultural pursuits as you walk in the footsteps of emperors and gladiators then enjoy delectable Italian cuisine or perhaps a cappuccino after class in a local cafe. (Did you know that your financial aid follows you to Rome?)

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The Assumption curriculum encourages scholarly and real-world experience. With hands-on research conducted alongside faculty mentors, students gain a depth of knowledge and skills that lead to professional success and personal fulfillment.

Study Abroad

At Assumption University, the world is your classroom. Students can study and explore abroad in over 50 places from Vienna to England, South Africa, and even our own campus in historic, yet modern, Rome, Italy. Assumption’s study abroad program offers culture, history, and a living classroom for all.

Internships

Assumption starts planning for your future the day you arrive on campus. Our Career Development and Internship Center helps students secure exciting and fulfilling internships where you’ll apply knowledge obtained in the classroom in a professional setting, preparing for a future career or additional study. Assumption connects students to internship opportunities in corporations, government agencies, research hospitals, non-profit organizations, and more.

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Assumption University awakens in students a sense of wonder, discovery, and purpose, forming graduates known for their intellectual seriousness, thoughtful citizenship, and devotion to the common good. Students are provided an education that shapes their souls, forms them intellectually, and prepares them for meaningful careers. Enlivened by the harmony of faith and reason, here, students’ minds and hearts are transformed.


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We’ll help cut through the complexity of financing your education, ensuring you understand what you need, how to apply for aid, and what’s expected of you. You will be assigned a personal financial aid advisor who will guide you through the process and answer all of your financial aid-related questions.