Career Planning for Economics

Career Choices in Economics

What Can I Do With This Major?

Each of the IU South Bend Leighton School of Business alumni listed below have a degree in economics.  Each are at different points in their career—some are just starting out, some have years of experience.

While everyone's career path is unique, you can learn more about how your career might look after graduation by reviewing the LinkedIn profiles of these Leighton School of Business alumni:

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Join the IU South Bend Judd Leighton School of Business and Economics LinkedIn group.

How to list this degree on your resume

Bachelor of Science in Business: Economics

Bachelor Degree Requirements

Examples of Jobs in This Field

Below are only a few examples of jobs you can get with this degree.  Learn more about other jobs here.

If you have a specific job in mind, you can learn more about it here.

Examples of Detailed Job Descriptions

To get a professional-level position, you will need a degree AND experience. But what experience do you need? To find out, read job descriptions related to your major. Do this early in your college career.

The sooner you know what experiences employers want, the more time you will have to get them. Experience comes not only from paid jobs, but also from class projects, internships, club involvement and volunteer positions.

Below are a few examples of professional-level job descriptions (those requiring a bachelor degree). To find more, search the web for: "entry level jobs in (your major)."

  • Analyze monthly employment surveys for states and metropolitan areas
  • Identified emerging economic trends and issues
  • Use SAS and Excel to manipulate and analyze large datasets
  • Work under strict production deadlines
  • Perform independent research on statistical methods to produce more accurate estimates
  • Coordinate with state and regional economist
  • Qualifications: Bachelor degree in economics or finance, two years minimum experience, familiarity with SAS, JMP, ArcGIS, Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Visio)

  • Conduct economic assessments to determine the appropriate type and scale of restoration to compensate the public for natural resource injuries
  • Work as part of a team of scientists and attorneys on natural resource damage assessment cases
  • Strong verbal and writing skills, analytical skills, energetic, strategic thinker
  • Requires a degree in economics, preferably in one of more of the following sub-disciplines: environmental, natural resource, or agricultural economics; or environmental policy. US Citizenship required
  • Desired Qualifications: Experience in valuing natural resources and environmental goods and services, Knowledge of damage assessment procedures mandated by CERCLA and OPA

  • We are seeking a motivated analyst of African politics and political economy. The candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of sub-Saharan Africa, ideally with a focus on francophone West Africa.
  • Conduct research and analytical forecasts for a wide range of multinationals and financial institutions for the firm’s Africa practice.
  • Ability to analyze political, social, security and economic trends in a fast-paced and forward-looking manner that helps clients gauge future risks and opportunities.
  • Produce multiple pieces of research—both short, event-driven analyses and longer reports—under tight deadlines.
  • Requirements: Must have excellent and succinct writing skills at native English level, and must be a skilled oral communicator and presenter; a bachelor’s degree in political science or other relevant discipline (economics or international relations), and a minimum of one year of relevant work experience. Candidates with an advanced degree are preferred.

Source: http://www.indeed.com

Student Organizations

Professional Organizations

Listings in this section are not meant to be endorsements of the organizations by the Judd Leighton School of Business and Economics.  Listings are meant for informational purposes only.

There may be additional professional organizations related to this major on the international, national, state and local levels.  Do an internet search to find more opportunities. 

Professional Development Opportunities 

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