GOVERNMENT
Cost Analysis
Intelligence
Foreign Trade Analysis
Public Administration
Transportation Management
Urban Planning
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Government departments involved in agriculture, business, finance, labor, transportation, urban economics, and
international trade including:
- USDA,
Department of Commerce, Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the United Nations, and the General Accounting Office
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Become active in student government.
Complete an internship in a government agency.
Earn a graduate degree in economics, statistics,
public administration, or related field for promotion
and advancement.
Become familiar with government hiring practices.
Develop excellent computer, analytical, and quantitative
skills.
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ECONOMIC MARKET RESEARCH
Research Analysis
Consulting
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- Market research firms
- Consumer goods manufacturing firms
- Business firm
- Consulting firms
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Supplement curriculum with courses in business,
political science, research design, survey design,
statistics, and computer science.
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
Operations
Systems
Trusts
Securities
Sales
Research
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- Commercial banks
- Regional banks
- Savings and loan associations
- National and regional brokerage firms
- Discount brokerage houses
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Develop a solid background in business including
finance, marketing, and accounting.
Gain experience through part-time, summer, or internship positions in financial service firms.
Develop strong interpersonal and communication skills
in order to work well with a diverse clientele.
Become the financial officer or treasurer of a campus
organization.
Get involved with an investments club.
Earn an MBA for positions in investment banking. |
INSURANCE
Underwriting
Sales
Operations
Claims
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Develop strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Earn a business minor.
Gain sales experience.
Participate in campus organizations. |
HEALTHCARE
Hospital Management
Healthcare Analysis
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- Private (LLC) corporations
- US Department of Health
- Hospitals
- Health Maintenance Organizations
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Earn a master's degree in public health or hospital
administration.
Gain experience in healthcare through internships. |
OTHER BUSINESS AREAS
Management
Buying and Purchasing
Human Resources
Hospitality
Sales
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- Department, grocery, drug, specialty,
and variety store chains
- Hotels, resorts, and tourism councils
- Restaurants
- Large corporations
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Gain related business experience through internships or jobs.
Demonstrate enthusiasm and flexibility.
Secure leadership positions in campus organizations.
Earn a business minor.
Obtain sales experience. |
| TEACHING |
- Colleges and universities
- Secondary public and private schools
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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. |
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.
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