Economics, Business
Management Economics, Global Economics |
Economics is widely recognized as a
solid background for many jobs and professions in business, government
and the law. An undergraduate major in economics can be an ideal
preparation for work on a Master of Business Administration degree,
and many business graduate schools encourage students to take at
least some economics courses. Economics also offers an excellent
preparation to become a lawyer. Many law schools now believe that
economics represents one of the best backgrounds for success because
of its logical approach to problems.
EXAMPLES OF RELATED CAREER TITLES FOR ECONOMICS MAJORS:
(some require education beyond a bachelor's degree)
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Government
Consumer Affairs Director
Economist
Government Administrator
Healthcare Administrator
Intelligence Agent
International Trade Specialist
Urban/Regional Planner
Research and Analysis
Actuary
Business Forecaster
Chamber of Commerce Analyst
Demographer
Industrial Economist
Information Scientist
Institutional Research Director
Populations Studies Analyst
Statistician
Education
High School Social Studies Teacher
Community College Instructor
University Professor
Banking and Finance
Bank Officer
Credit Analyst
Credit/Loan Officer
Estate Planner
Financial Economist
Financial Officer
Financial Planner/Analyst
Treasury Management
Securities
Bond Trader
Commodities Trader
Commodity-Industry Analyst
Securities Salesperson/Broker
Securities Trader
Consulting
Consultant/Analyst |
Accounting
Auditor
Tax Advisor
CPA
Marketing
Market Research Analyst
Human Resources
Compensation Analyst
Benefits Administrator
Labor Relations
Labor Economist Purser
Labor Relations Specialist
Wage and Salary Administrator
Business Management
Business Manager
Consumer Goods Manufacturers Representative
Cost Analyst
Efficiency Expert
Entrepreneur
Industrial/Institutional Buyer
Hospitality Manager
Indust. Transport. Specialist
Management
Property Manager
Real Estate Agent/Broker
Retail Sales Manager
Transportation Specialist
Controller
Insurance
Insurance Salesperson
Underwriter
Journalism
Financial Reporter
Journalist
Technical Writer
Legal
Lawyer
Litigation Analyst |
| SOME SAMPLE EMPLOYERS: |
Government
Nonprofit Organizations
Business Firms
Banks, Savings and Loans
Financial Institutions
Financial Planning Firms
Brokerage Firms and Houses
Insurance Companies |
Publishing companies
Trade associations
Newspapers
Secondary Schools
Colleges and Universities
Market Research Firms
Consulting Firms |
JOB AND CAREER WEB SITES:
Yahoo Hot Jobs (includes many jobs in the business field)
Collegegrad.com (#1 entry-level job web site)
Entry
Level Job Seeker Assistant
Job.com
Best Jobs
USA
Careers
in Business.com
Federal Government
Job Web Page (under "current job openings" type in
"economist")
Federal
Reserve Board of Governors (at bottom of page check on"
Career Opportunities the Federal Reserve Banks")
Finance
Careers and Links
EDIRC (a listing of economics departments, institutes, and research centers
around the world.)
eFinancial
Careers – The Financial Job Marketplace
eFinancial
Jobs.com
Career
Options for Economics Majors (excellent site outlining various
career options)
ASSOCIATIONS:
American Economic
Association (Job Openings for Economists)
National
Economic Association
National Association for
Business Economics
JOB PREPARATION STRATEGIES:
- Obtain “real world” experience through field study, internships
or summer jobs.
- Take some accounting courses.
- Develop strong computer and research skills.
- Become familiar with government hiring practices.
- Join a student branch of a professional organization.
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