ECONOMICS
STRATEGIES
AREAS
EMPLOYERS
GOVERNMENT
Cost Analysis
Intelligence
Foreign Trade Analysis
Public Administration
Transportation Management
Urban Planning
Become active in student government.
Complete an internship in a government agency.
Earn a graduate degree in economics, statistics,
public administration, or related field for promotion
and advancement.
Become familiar with government hiring practices.
Develop excellent computer, analytical, and
quantitative skills.
Government departments involved in
agriculture, business, finance, labor,
transportation, urban economics, and
international trade including: USDA,
Department of Commerce, Bureau of Labor
and Statistics, the United Nations, and the
General Accounting Office
ECONOMIC MARKET RESEARCH
Research Analysis
Consulting
Market research firms
Consumer goods manufacturing firms
Business firms
Consulting firms
Supplement curriculum with courses in business,
political science, research design, survey design,
statistics, and computer science.
Earn a graduate degree to obtain advanced research
and consulting positions.
Obtain experience in business research.
Become a student member in related professional
associations.
Get involved in student or community organizations to
develop leadership skills.
Commercial banks
Regional banks
Savings and loan associations
National and regional brokerage firms
Discount brokerage houses
Develop a solid background in business including
finance, marketing, and accounting.
Gain experience through part-time, summer, or
internship positions in financial service firms.
Develop strong interpersonal and communication skills
in order to work well with a diverse clientele.
Become the financial officer or treasurer of a campus
organization.
Get involved with an investments club.
Earn an MBA for positions in investment banking.
BANKING & FINANCE
Credit Lending
Operations
Systems
Trusts
Securities
Sales
Research
What can I do with this degree?
STRATEGIES
AREAS
EMPLOYERS
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Private (LLC) corporations
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