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Math, Science, and Technology

Economics

Economics

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.

Department Overview

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 Degrees

Economics – AA-T Degree 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.

Contact Information

Vida Zendehname

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

Diane Chang

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

 

Faculty & Staff

Fereshteh MofidiFereshteh Mofidi, MBA, Global Management Business Faculty, Business Departments Chair
Building P-111
femofidi@peralta.edu
(510) 436-2642
(925) 247-4240 (cell)
Headshot PlaceholderShabaz Shabazi
sshabazi@peralta.edu
(510) 436-2400

 

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