THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
The Mother Discipline of Business
Determine if a degree in Economics is right for you!
Many assume that the study of economics is only about finance and the stock market, but in truth, the field is much broader. An economics degree afford you the opportunity to work anywhere in the world. And, your skillset is viable to every possible industry.
Economics delves into the science of human behavior, intersecting such diverse disciplines as law, anthropology, physics, sociology, engineering, history, math, education, medicine, gender, environment and agriculture. A student of economics will tap into all these fields to gain an understanding of how markets function.
Essential Skills
- Self-Driven
- Problem Solver
- Clear Communicator
- Analytical
- Data-Savvy
- Logical
- Curious
- Open Minded
- Mathematical Aptitude
Career Opportunities
- Economic Consultant
- Credit Analyst
- Labor Relations Specialist
- Policy Analyst
- Lawyer
- Journalist
- Sales Manager
- Public Administrator
- Market Research Analyst
- Entrepreneur
- CIA
Hiring Organizations
- Smith & Nephew
- Nissan Motor Corp.
- Maybelline Cosmetics
- St. Jude
- Amazon
- Medtronic
- Loews Luxury Hotels
- Hilton Worldwide
- FedEx
Economic Degree Programs
Undergraduate Programs
- BBA | Economics*
- BBA | Economics with a concentration in Financial Economics
- BBA+MA | Accelerated Bachelor and Master Program
- Minor - Business Economics
*You can also earn a BA (Bachelor's of Arts) in Economics through the College of Arts and Sciences.
Graduate Programs
- Master of Art in Economics (MA)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration with Concentration in Edconomics
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The Best Place to Study Business is in a Business City!
Discover how a degree from the Fogelman College of Business and Economics is right
for you!
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