In this global economy, the study of economics is much more than supply and demand. The program provides a strong foundation of understanding domestic and global conditions, government and business roles in economies, and how these affect individuals and a society.?
A variety of careers are available to economics majors. A partial list includes the following: Banking and Finance (loan officers, stock brokers, commodities brokers, financial analysts, security analyst) Insurance (benefit analyst, claims adjuster, underwriter, actuary) Government at local, state or federal levels (budget analyst, urban planning administrator, forecaster, consultant, foreign service officer) Business administration (management trainee, forecaster, market analyst, labor relations, sales, logistics, buyer, systems analyst) Teaching Consulting Business and Economics Reporter International Organizations (World bank, International Monetary Fund). Economics is also a foundation for a number of other disciplines.
A minor is required.