Economics Majors today apply their skills solving problems, developing strategy, and creating solutions. It’s not about tasks, it’s about understanding the big picture. Sure, there will be plenty of math and/or data to help you cultivate solutions, but if you are willing to work hard, the reward can be great!

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Career Career Summary Suggested Electives
Actuary Actuaries use mathematics, statistics, and financial theory to assess the risk of potential events, and they help businesses and clients develop policies that minimize the cost of that risk. 
  • INS 4500: Principles of Risk Management and Insurance
  • ECON 4550: The Economics of Strategy
Budget Analysts Budget analysts help public and private organizations plan their finances. They prepare budget reports and monitor organizational spending.
  • ECON 4210:  Money and Financial Markets
  • ECON 4710: Econometrics
  • ECON 4730: Programming for Economists
  • ECON 4760: Business Forecasting
Economist Economists conduct research, prepare reports, and evaluate issues related to monetary and fiscal policy. They also may collect and analyze statistical data.
  • Any ECON Elective
Financial Analyst Financial analysts guide businesses and individuals in decisions about expending money to attain profit. They assess the performance of stocks, bonds, and other types of investments.
  • ECON 4210:  Money and Financial Markets
  • ECON 4550: The Economics of Strategy 
  • ECON 4710: Econometrics
  • ECON 4730: Programming for Economists
  • ECON 4760: Business Forecasting
Market Research Analyst Market analysts examine consumer preferences, business conditions, and more to assess product demand, target audience, and pricing.
  • ECON 4210:  Money and Financial Markets
  • ECON 4550: The Economics of Strategy 
  • ECON 4710: Econometrics
  • ECON 4730: Programming for Economists
  • ECON 4760: Business Forecasting
Operations Research Analyst Operations research analysts use mathematics and logic to help organizations make informed decisions and solve problems.
  • ECON 4810: Quantitative Decision Models
  • ECON 4850: Decision Analysis and Simulation
  • ECON 4870: Advanced Operations Research
Post-Secondary Teacher Postsecondary teachers instruct students in a variety of academic subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.
  • Any ECON Elective
Policy Analyst Postsecondary teachers instruct students in a variety of academic subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.
  • ECON 4310: Economic Development in Global Perspective
  • ECON 4410: International Trade and Finance
  • ECON 4530: Public and Urban Economics
  • Economics of Education (Currently offered as a Special Topics Course)
Data Scientist Data scientists use analytical tools and techniques to extract meaningful insights from data.
  • ECON 4710: Econometrics
  • ECON 4730: Programming for Economists
  • ECON 4760: Business Forecasting
  • ECON 4810: Quantitative Decision Models
  • ECON 4850: Decision Analysis and Simulation
  • ECON 4870: Advanced Operations Research
Insurance Underwriter Insurance underwriters evaluate insurance applications and decide whether to approve them. For approved applications, underwriters determine coverage amounts and premiums.
  • INS 4500: Principles of Risk Management and Insurance
  • ECON 4550: The Economics of Strategy
Survey Researchers Survey researchers design surveys to collect factual data (e.g., employment, salary) and understand people’s opinions, preferences, beliefs, or desires.
  • ECON 4710: Econometrics
  • ECON 4730: Programming for Economists
  • ECON 4760: Business Forecasting
Lawyers Lawyers advise and represent clients on legal proceedings or transactions.
  • ECON 4550: The Economics of Strategy

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