Economics majors may also be employed as sales representatives for firms which produce both high tech and consumer-related goods. Students contemplating a career as an economist or economic consultant to business or government should prepare for graduate school with additional courses in mathematics. Economics has also been the major of choice of a number of graduates going to law school, business school, schools of public health, or public administration. To further explore career options in this field, visit the Career Services Website. Students should also work on improving their writing skills, logical thought processes, and other communications skills.
Clear writing is an important element of success, both in college and after graduation.
All students planning to major in economics are required to gain competency in a foreign language. Language skills are frequently applied by economists in today's interconnected international community. Those economics majors who have completed four years are not required to take a foreign language in college. Academic Advising All College of Arts and Letters students are required to consult with the undergraduate advisor for the major within the first two semesters after declaring or changing the major. Contact the Asian Studies office for the name and phone number of the advisor for that area.