The Robert Day School of Economics and Finance
The Robert Day School (RDS) provides aspiring leaders with the opportunity to focus their undergraduate and graduate studies on economics, accounting, and finance in a liberal arts setting. RDS also prepares students for leadership roles in business, finance, government, and not-for-profit organizations. Through a Master’s Program in Finance and numerous leadership development activities and off-campus programs, RDS provides students with the skills needed to launch successful careers.
Cameron Shelton
Chair of the Faculty and McMahon Family
Professor of Political Economy
Director of the Lowe Institute
Bauer Center 313
(909) 607-4471
[email protected]
Elizabeth Valadez
Faculty Support Coordinator – East
Bauer N. 213
(909) 607-3041
[email protected]
Major Offerings
Undergraduate Programs
The Robert Day School offers majors in Economics and Economics-Accounting that are designed to serve a variety of student educational objectives.
Dual Degree Programs
Highly motivated students at CMC are able to complete accelerated dual degree programs that could result in advanced degrees.
BA/MA Combined Degree Program in Finance
Master’s Degree Programs
This one year program provides a premier postgraduate education in financial economics that builds on the fundamental elements of a liberal arts education.
Upcoming Events
RDS Seminar Series
Yotam Shem-Tov – University of California, Los Angeles
September 26, 2025
Victor Ortega Marti – University of California, Riverside
October 6, 2025
Jyotsana Kala – University of California, Irvine
October 10, 2025
Yaron Levi – USC Marshall School of Business
October 17, 2025
Aislinn Bohren – University of Pennsylvania
October 24, 2025
Lawrence Jin – Cornell University
October 31, 2025
Robert Heilmayr – University of California, Santa Barbara Bren School of Environmental Science & Management
November 14, 2025
Nicolas Longuet-Marx – Stanford Institute for Economics Policy Research
November 21, 2025
Eric Swanson – University of California, Irvine
December 5, 2025
Department News
The Robert Day Scholars
The Robert Day Scholars program prepares highly motivated students for leadership roles in a variety of industries, including financial services, consulting, technology, and not-for-profit organizations.