»B.A. in Economics

An Economics degree prepares students for analytical roles in business, policy, law, and researchStudents will be able to describe the operation of American economic institutions and those within other economies.  Graduates with majors in economics are in high demand in the financial markets, government agencies, and international organizations.

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Possible Careers

 Banking/ Finance/Insurance

• Commercial Banking
• Commodities Trader
• Economist
• Financial Analyst
• Financial Examiner
• Investment Fund Manager
• Loan Officer
• Management Analysts
• Mortgage Loans
• Operations Research Analyst
• Personal Financial Advisors
• Retail/Consumer Banking
• Underwriter

Insurance

• Actuary
• Auditor
• Claims Adjuster
• Compensation/Benefits Administrator
• Insurance Sales Agent
• Risk Management
• Underwriting

Sales

• Advertising Sales
• Business Intelligence Analyst
• Consumer Product Sales
• Cost Estimator
• E-commerce
• Financial Services Sales
• Industrial Sales
• Market Research Analyst
• Purchasing Manager
• Real Estate
• Sales Management
• Urban and Regional Planner

Education

• Educator
• Researcher

Government

• Intelligence Analyst
• Internal Revenue Agent
• International Trade Specialist
• Lobbyist
• Statistician
• Treasury Management Specialist

Additional Resources about career and internship opportunities are available on the Economics Homepage.

Professional Associations

• National Economists Club
• Association for Evolutionary Economics
• Asian American Economic Development Enterprise
• National Association for County Community and Economic Development
• The American Real Estate and Urban Economics Association
• Association for Social Economics
• Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management
• American Society of Health Economics
• International Economic Development Council
• American Economic Association
• National Association for Business Economics
• American Agricultural & Economics Association

Chapman Organizations

• Chapman International Studies Student Association (CISSA)
• Epsilon Kappa Omicron: Colony of Delta Sigma PI (Delta Sigma Pi)
• Investment Group (CUIG)

Links and Resources                         

• The Economist

• Jobs in Economics

• Entrepreneur

• Chegg: Internships & Jobs Postings Board

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