News Release

UDM to offer Economics degree programs at Macomb Center

This fall, the University of Detroit Mercy will offer three additional degree programs in Economics at Macomb University Center. The University will host an Open House on Wednesday, August 8 from 6-9 p.m. at Macomb University Center, Room #220-B. Classes will begin on September 6.

UDM has added the following new degree programs:

Bachelor of Arts in Financial Economics
Master of Arts in Financial Economics
Master of Arts in Economics

"We are excited to offer these exciting new Economics degree programs at University Center," said Dean of Liberal Arts and Education Charles Marske. "The Macomb location will make it easy for many working adults to complete their degrees closer to home," he added. Undergraduate Program Director Harry C. Veryser and Graduate Program Director Joseph A. Weglarz will be teaching the courses this fall.

Harry C. Veryser, a graduate from the University of Detroit, holds the rank of associate professor in Economics and Finance. He has served on various faculties that include: Northwood University, St. Mary's College - Orchard Lake, Hillsdale College, and Ave Maria College. Currently, Veryser is a member of the Philadelphia Society, senior member of Society of Manufacturing Engineers, and chairman of the American Council of Economics and Society. He has taught both graduate and undergraduate courses in economics. In 2005, he received the Will Herberg award for Faculty Excellence from the Intercollegiate Studies Institute. In January of 1994, Veryser was appointed to the Judicial Tenure Commission of the State of Michigan by Governor John Engler.

From 1993-2007, Joseph A. Weglarz held the position of assistant professor of Finance and Economics at Walsh College. Weglarz is a member of History of Economics Society, Economic Club of Detroit, and other various organizations in the field of economics.

Other UDM programs being taught at University Center this fall include:

Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Completion Cohort Program
Master of Science in Nursing with a Major in Health Systems Management
Master of Science in Health Services Administration

For more information on the new degrees in Economics from the University of Detroit Mercy at the University Center in Clinton Township or to attend the upcoming Open House on Wednesday, August 8, please contact Lonni Cranon at cranonlm@udmercy.edu or call (586) 263-6232.

Release date: June 07, 2007

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