Economics Careers

Economics at Angelo State

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Economics

Economics Career Information
Area	Employer	Information/Strategies
Government Cost Analysis Intelligence Foreign Trade Analysis Public Administration Transportation Management Urban Planning	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	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.
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.
Banking and Finance Credit Lending Operations Systems Trusts Securities Sales Research	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 varied 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. Review a list of Accredited Online MBA programs.
Insurance Underwriting Sales Operations Claims	Insurance firms	Develop strong interpersonal and communication skills. Earn a business minor. Gain sales experience. Participate in campus organizations.
Healthcare Hospital Management Healthcare Analysis	Private (LLC) corporations US Department of Health Hospitals Health Maintenance Organizations	Earn a master’s degree in public health or hospital administration. Gain experience in healthcare through internships.
Other Business Areas Management Buying and Purchasing Human Resources Hospitality Sales	Department, grocery, drug, specialty, and variety store chains Hotels, resorts, and tourism councils Restaurants Large corporations	Gain related business experience through internships or jobs. Demonstrate enthusiasm and flexibility. Secure leadership positions in campus organizations. Earn a business minor. Obtain sales experience. Review a list of Accredited Online MBA programs.
Teaching	Colleges and universities Secondary public and private schools	Earn a Ph.D to teach in post-secondary institutions. Gain research experience by assisting a professor. Obtain certification for public school positions. Get experience working with young people. Develop strong public speaking skills.

General Information and Strategies

Choose a career focus and structure curricular and extra-curricular activities to achieve goals.
Obtain volunteer, part-time, summer, or internship experience to enhance career path. For example, complete a finance-related internship if interested in a career in banking.
Develop an excellent background in research, statistics, and computers.
Earn a graduate degree in economics, business, or other related fields for increased marketability.
Do informational interviewing with professionals to learn more about fields of interest.

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