Economics
What Can I Do With My Major?
Overview
Economics is the study of how people choose to use resources – such as people, land, property or knowledge. Government, business and the non-profit industry can all face complex problems related to resources, and economics majors can help solve them. Appalachian State University’s Economics (BSBA) degree targets students who know they want careers in the private, for-profit world of business. The Department of Economics also offers the Economics
(BA) – General Economics degree for students planning to work in governmental or non-profit sectors. The BA degree has concentrations in General Economics, Environmental Economics and Policy, International Economics, and Regional Economic Development.
Related Careers
Business Forecaster
Business Manager
Compensation/Benefits Analyst
Consumer Affairs Director*
Cost Analyst
Credit Analyst
Economist*
Financial Planner/Analyst
Government Analyst
Healthcare Analyst
Industry Analyst
Labor Economist*
Labor Relations Specialist
Lawyer*
Litigation Analyst
Management Consultant/Analyst
Market Research Analyst
Populations Studies Analyst
Public Administrator/Manager*
Securities Trader*
Transportation Analyst
*Additional experience or advanced degree may be required
Related Major Skills
Ability to give advice on business
Ability to prepare & write reports
Active learning
Active Listening
Computer literacy
Critical thinking Different learning strategies
Investigative skills
Mathematics & science
Oral & written communication
Reading comprehension
Research skills
Internship Hosts of AppState students
Capua Law Firm
Free Air
Glen Raven Inc.
Ingersoll Rand
US Department of State
Employers of AppState students
Amazon
American Airlines
American Express
Bank of America
BB&T
Bureau of Land Management
CGI
Credit Suisse
Edward Jones
Guardian Pharmacy
Health Credit Services
NC Department of Transportation
SAS
Tesla
US Bancorp Investments
Vanguard
Wells Fargo
Professional Organizations and Associations
National Economic Association www.neaecon.org
World Economics Association www.worldeconomicsassociation.org
Preparing for Your Career
• Develop excellent interpersonal skills to work with diverse populations
• Look for internships and jobs in to gain knowledge and experience
• Participation in internships and summer jobs in a relevant setting
How can I know if an Economics degree is right for me?
• Complete a self-assessment inventory at the Career Exploration Office in the Student Union to see how your interests, values, and personality match this major and related career fields.
• Schedule an appointment with a career counselor on careers.appstate.edu/Handshake
• Obtain direct experience by doing a job shadow
• Conduct an informational interview with a professional in the field
For more information on careers & job outlook: onetonline.org