ECONOMICS

What can I do with this degree?

AREAS EMPLOYERS STRATEGIES
GOVERNMENT
Cost Analysis Government departments involved in Become active in student government.
Intelligence agriculture, business, finance, labor, Complete an internship in a government agency.
Foreign Trade Analysis transportation, urban economics, and Earn a graduate degree in economics, statistics,
Public Administration international trade including: USDA, public administration, or related field for promotion
Transportation Management Department of Commerce, Bureau of Labor and advancement.
Urban Planning and Statistics, the United Nations, and the Become familiar with government hiring practices.
General Accounting Office Develop excellent computer, analytical, and quantita-
tive skills.

ECONOMIC MARKET RESEARCH

Research Analysis Market research firms Supplement curriculum with courses in business,
Consulting Consumer goods manufacturing firms political science, research design, survey design,
Business firms statistics, and computer science.
Consulting firms Earn a graduate degree to obtain advanced research
and consulting positions.
Obtain experience in business research.
Become a student member in related professional
associations.
Get involved in student or community organizations to
develop leadership skills.

BANKING & FINANCE

Credit Lending Commercial banks Develop a solid background in business including
Operations Regional banks finance, marketing, and accounting.
Systems Savings and loan associations Gain experience through part-time, summer, or intern-
Trusts National and regional brokerage firms ship positions in financial service firms.
Securities Discount brokerage houses Develop strong interpersonal and communication skills
Sales in order to work well with a diverse clientele.
Research Become the financial officer or treasurer of a campus
organization.
Get involved with an investments club.
Earn an MBA for positions in investment banking.
(Economics, page 2)

AREAS EMPLOYERS STRATEGIES

INSURANCE
Underwriting Insurance firms Develop strong interpersonal and communication
Sales skills.
Operations Earn a business minor.
Claims Gain sales experience.
Participate in campus organizations.

HEALTHCARE
Hospital Management Private (LLC) corporations Earn a master's degree in public health or hospital
Healthcare Analysis US Department of Health administration.
Hospitals Gain experience in healthcare through internships.
Health Maintenance Organizations

OTHER BUSINESS AREAS

Management Department, grocery, drug, specialty, Gain related business experience through internships
Buying and Purchasing and variety store chains or jobs.
Human Resources Hotels, resorts, and tourism councils Demonstrate enthusiasm and flexibility.
Hospitality Restaurants Secure leadership positions in campus organizations.
Sales Large corporations Earn a business minor.
Obtain sales experience.

TEACHING
Colleges and universities
Secondary public and private schools
Earn a Ph.D. to teach in post-secondary institutions.
Gain research experience by assisting a professor.
Obtain certification for public school positions.
Get experience working with young people.
Develop strong public speaking skills.
(Economics, page 3)

GENERAL INFORMATION
• Choose a career focus and structure curricular and extra-curricular activities to achieve goals.
• Obtain volunteer, part-time, summer, or internship experience to enhance career path. For example, complete a finance-related internship if
interested in a career in banking.
• Develop an excellent background in research, statistics, and computers.
• Earn a graduate degree in economics, business, or other related fields for increased marketability.
• Do informational interviewing with professionals to learn more about fields of interest.

Prepared by the Career Planning staff of Career Services at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. (1992, Revised 1999, Revised 2004)
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