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Economics Careers

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Economics Career Information
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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.

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