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The Merritt College Economics program prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions, to enter the business world with knowledge of economic trends and conditions, or to provide training for such positions as market analyst, sales analyst or stockbroker.
The Economics program prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions, to enter the business world with knowledge of economic trends and conditions, or to provide training for such positions as market analyst, sales analyst or stockbroker.
Career options include banking, business, management, finance, insurance, real estate, marketing, law, politics, government, journalism, health care, education, and the arts.
Economics – AA-T Degree
The study of Economics at Merritt College is intended to provide students with knowledge, appreciation and ability to analyze the production, distribution and consumption of wealth in human society.

Department Chair
Vida Zendehnam
vzendehnam@peralta.edu
(925) 247-4240

Interim Dean of Division II: Math, Science, Technology, and Allied Health
Diane Chang
Building S-441
dtchang@peralta.edu
(510) 436-2426
Assistant to the Dean
Aaliyah Anderson
aaliyahanderson@peralta.edu
Building S-438
(510) 436-2409
Fereshteh Mofidi, MBA, Global Management Business Faculty, Business Departments ChairBuilding P-111 femofidi@peralta.edu (510) 436-2642 (925) 247-4240 (cell) |
Shabaz Shabazisshabazi@peralta.edu (510) 436-2400 |
Becoming a student at Merritt College is easy. Use the link below to take the first step. Need help? Visit the Welcome Center.