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
- Public Administrator
Hiring Organizations
- Smith & Nephew
- Nissan Motor Corp.
- Maybelline Cosmetics
- St. Jude
- Amazon
- Medtronic
- Loews Luxury Hotels
- Hilton Worldwide
- FedEx
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Crews Center for Entreprenurship
Methodist Le Bonheur Center for Healthcare Economics (MLCHE)
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The ECON faculty are highly regarded for their publication sin the industry and engaging lectures in the classroom.
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