Why Economics at Lyon?

Lyon College’s economics program consists of courses designed to give students a background in both economic theory and its applications. The major is designed to provide an insight into how the world works and build a foundation for careers in business, the public sector, or graduate study. Students further develop the breadth of their knowledge through elective courses which focus on several sub-disciplines of economics. Lyon College takes a liberal arts approach to learning, so economics majors are also encouraged to take complimentary classes in business, computer science, mathematics, and other social sciences.

Faculty Members

Dr. Mahbubul Kabir, Dr. Radek Szulga, and Dr. Angela Buchanan  

Ways To Get Involved

In the business department, Professor in Business and Economics Dr. Angela Buchanan serves as the chapter advisor for Lyon College's Enactus group, an organization that connects students with business leaders through entrepreneurial-based projects. Lyon College's Enactus group recently achieved a partnership with nonprofit organization Main Street Batesville to develop a makers’ space for local and regional artisans in downtown Batesville.

Student Spotlight

“Overall, studying economics has helped me to expand my way of thinking and analyzing certain situations. Not only have I learned about GDP, inflation, etc., but I have learned how it applies to our world on a daily basis. I’m thankful for professors like Dr. Kabir and Dr. Szulga, who have pushed me to view the economy in different ways have taught me key lessons that will help me when making future decisions.”

-Cara Tomlison Butler, ’16

Interesting Places 

Eric Wilson, ’06, an economics and English double major, is the CEO of Noble Impact.

Cara Tomlison Butler, ’16, was selected for a clerkship with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit after receiving the highest score on the Arkansas Bar Examination in 2019.