Economics

Area

Employer

Information/Strategies

Sub-Area:

• Cost Analysis
• Intelligence
• Foreign Trade Analysis
• Public Administration
• Transportation Management
• Urban Planning

Employers:

• 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

Strategies & Information:

• 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.

Sub-Area:

• Research Analysis
• Consulting

Employers:

• Market research firms
• Consumer goods manufacturing firms
• Business firms
• Consulting firms

Strategies & Information:

• 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.

Sub-Area:

• Credit Lending
• Operations
• Systems
• Trusts
• Securities
• Sales
• Research

Employers:

• Commercial banks
• Regional banks
• Savings and loan associations
• National and regional brokerage firms
• Discount brokerage houses

Strategies & Information:

• 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 a diverse 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.

Sub-Area:

• Underwriting
• Sales
• Operations
• Claims

Employers:

• Insurance firms

Strategies & Information:

• Develop strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Earn a business minor.
• Gain sales experience.
• Participate in campus organizations.

Sub-Area:

• Hospital Management
• Healthcare Analysis

Employers:

• Private (LLC) corporations
• US Department of Health
• Hospitals
• Health Maintenance Organizations

Strategies & Information:

• Earn a master's degree in public health or hospital administration.
• Gain experience in healthcare through internships.

Sub-Area:

• Management
• Buying and Purchasing
• Human Resources
• Hospitality
• Sales

Employers:

• Department, grocery, drug, specialty, and variety store chains
• Hotels, resorts, and tourism councils
• Restaurants
• Large corporations

Strategies & Information:

• 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.

Sub-Area:

Employers:

• Colleges and universities
• Secondary public and private schools

Strategies & Information:

• 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.