has an increasingly widespread effect on our social and political environment. Economists influence policy in areas as far-reaching as resource depletion, climate change and wealth distribution.
The?Economics program offered by The University of Edinburgh will provide a fundamental knowledge of domestic and foreign economies and have the tools you?ll need for independent analytical research and thought. In addition, you?ll gain skills needed to succeed not only as a professional economist, but also in related fields.
If your interest is in teaching, pair MSU Denver?s Economics degree with secondary social studies licensure. This meets Colorado Teacher Licensure Standards and prepares you to pass the corresponding licensure content exam and to teach to the Colorado Model Content Standards. If you are planning to seek teacher licensure, consult with an advisor in Economics as well as in Teacher Education.
Career prospects
Employers include:
Economics graduates start businesses, work in finance and government and attend graduate school for degrees in law, economics, public policy and business. Entry-level positions include research assistants, financial analysts and market research analysts. Economists are well-prepared for jobs in any field attracting liberal arts graduates.
- Business, banking and finance
- Economic development organizations
- Federal Reserve and public finance
- Federal/state/local government agencies
- Health care
- International trade
- Marketing and retail
- Public policy think tanks
- Real estate and urban planning
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