College of Science vs. College of Business

 

In most majors it matters if your degree is either a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts. This is not the case in Economics. In Economics the college from which your degree is awarded is more important. When you select a major in Economics you need to consider which program in which college is going to be the best choice for your career goals.

 

College of Science

Students that graduate with a degree in Economics, College of Science, (ECAS) are sought after by most graduate programs, especially Economics and Law Schools. Economics, College of Science (ECAS) graduates that decide to enter the workforce upon graduation find that organizations in a wide variety of fields seek their knowledge and skills for a variety of positions.The following is a short list of the organizations that seek graduates of Economics, College of Science.

• Federal, state, and local government agencies and contractors from the CIA to the Department of Agriculture

• International organizations such as the United Nations (UN), European Union (EU), World Bank, World Trade Organization (WTO), and Red Cross.

• Medical care and research

• Legal firms

• Engineering

• Data and Analytical firms

• Banking and Financial Institutions

 

College of Business

Students that graduate with a degree in Economics, College of Business, (ECON) that decide to attend graduate school find that they are well prepared to enter Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs. Economics, College of Business (ECON) graduates that decide to enter the workforce upon graduation find that organizations in banking and finance seek their knowlege and skills for a variety of data and analytical positions. Some of the most common positions for which Economics, College of Business (ECON) graduates are sought for are...

• Customer Service

• Financial Analyst

• Risk Associates