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    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.

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    Contact Information

    Vida Zendehname

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

    Division II Interim Dean,
    Math, Science, and
    Applied Technology
    Diane Chang
    dtchang@peralta.edu

    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.

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    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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