Course programming changes, advice for students, and a dive into the Economics curriculum at the U

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ayca Ozdogan, Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies, for a conversation about her journey into economics, her role shaping the undergraduate program, and the evolving direction of economics education. She reflects on her path from Turkey to completing her PhD at Minnesota and how her academic experiences across countries have influenced her perspective on teaching and curriculum design.

We dive into recent changes to the economics major, including more flexibility in statistics and econometrics requirements, the introduction of programming-focused coursework, and the growing importance of data skills in today’s job market. Dr. Ozdogan explains how these updates ai ...