| What
can I do with a major in....?
Economics
The
economics program develops a logical, consistent and rigorous method of
thinking about the world and its problems. The economic way of thinking
can be applied to a variety of topics including inflation, unemployment,
international trade, poverty, income inequality, currency depreciation,
monopoly power, bank failures, budget deficits and health-care costs.
Required
Courses for the B. A. Economics Major
Required
Courses for the B. S. Economics Major-Business Economics Path
Required Courses for the B.S.
Economics Major - International Economics Path
Required Courses for the B.S. Economics
Major-Mathematical Economics Path
Transferable
Skills
Some information taken
from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio College of Arts and Sciences Advising
Office
| Research/Analysis |
Problem
Solving |
Designing
projects
Organizing ideas/materials
Developing/generating ideas
Adapting ideas
Observing people/data
Computing/analyzing
Testing an idea/hypothesis
Computer knowledge
Statistical capabilities |
Problem
solving
Evaluating reports/proposals
Assessing needs
Reviewing/evaluating
Defining problems
Application of theory to problems
Quantifying/substantiating
Generating solutions |
| Financial/Data |
Communications |
Maintaining
accurate records
Tabulating data
Manipulating numerical data
Developing budgets
Cost analysis/projections
Preparing financial reports/statements |
Writing
reports/articles
Reading/interpreting relevant reports/statements
Summarizing data
Writing grant proposals
Analyzing data
Sizing up an audience
Speaking clearly
Presenting proposals/reports |
Career
Opportunities
Some
information taken from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio College of Arts
and Sciences Advising Office
| Banking/Financial |
Government |
Banking/Financial
Commodities/stock broker
Bank management trainee
Financial analyst
Economic forecaster
Wage and salary administrator
Trust administrator
Credit accounting coordinator
Loan counselor
Internal auditor
Securities analyst
Mortgage specialist
Pension funds administrator
Bank examiner |
Government
Claims examiner/social security administration
Foreign trade analyst
Revenue officer
Tax auditor
Housing development aide
Budget officer assistant
Legislator's assistant
Lobbyist
Regional/urban planner
Foreign service officer
Paralegal
Congressional aide |
| Insurance |
Business |
Underwriting
trainee
Claims adjustor
Benefits analyst
Sales representative
International insurance broker |
Management
trainee
Sales representative
Travel consultant
Personnel worker
Marketing analyst
Purchasing agent
Public relations/media planner
Manpower planner
Real estate agent
Public opinion pollster
Systems evaluator
Program consultant
Retail manager
Labor trend forecaster
Stock broker
Rate analyst
Portfolio administrator
Contract administrator
Research assistant
Documentation specialist
Service representative |
| Communications |
Technical
writer
Educational television producer
Trade magazine writer
Journalist/columnist
Press secretary |
| Human
Services |
Teacher/secondary
or college
Higher education administration/researcher
Fund-raiser
Foundation administrator |
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