Business economists forecast and analyze various aspects of the economy for their employers. They often work for banks, insurance companies, investment firms, and large manufacturing firms. Government economists accumulate, interpret, and analyze national and international statistics in order to suggest proper policy. They work for agencies such as the State Department, the Treasury, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Department of Commerce. The jobs available in government are numerous and varied.
Academic economists teach and conduct research at colleges and universities around the world.
General Education Requirements Please see your college advisement center for information about general education courses you should take to dovetail with your major program. For a complete list of courses that will fill each GE category, see the General Education section of the current class schedule. Total hours 128.0 Cumulative GPA must be at least 2.0. See the Graduation section of this catalog for more information. Complete the major requirements listed for one of the folowing undergraduate degree programs.