Life is an exciting business.
Business economics provides students with the tools and abilities to succeed in the highly-competitive business environment from small, local companies to Fortune 500 companies. Coursework focuses on management, finance, banking, retail, sales and marketing. Graduates tend to work in: management, sales, finance and marketing.
Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Enjoy learning about business.
- Want to gain management skills.
- Want a variety of career options.
- Have strong leadership, detail, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Are a good problem solver and analytical thinker.
Career Opportunities
Explore possible career opportunities with this degree:
- Banking or insurance
- Human resources
- Management
- Marketing/public relations
- Finance, investments and wealth management
Recent Employers
Graduates have gone on to work at employers such as:
- Retail organizations
- Financial institutions
- Insurance and real estate
- Manufacturers
- Service type organizations
Internship Opportunities
We have provided the following internship opportunities:
- Retail organizations
- Financial institutions
- Insurance and real estate
- Manufacturers
- Service type organizations
Clubs & Organizations
We offer the following extracurricular clubs to participate in:
- Economics Club
- National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA)
- Investment Club
- Finance Insurance & Real Estate (FIRE)
- Human Resource Management (HR)
Suggested Certificates
Agricultural and Environmental Law Certificate (Undergraduate)
Lobbying and Government Advocacy Certificate (Undergraduate)
New Product and Venture Development Certificate (Undergraduate)
Public Service Certificate (Undergraduate)
Workplace Intercultural Competence Certificate (Undergraduate)
Suggested Minors
Accounting Minor
Human Resources Minor
Entrepreneurial Studies Minor
Marketing Minor
Land Valuation and Rural Real Estate Minor
Suggested Accelerated Programs
Economics (M.S.)
Still Undecided?
If you are uncertain about your major and have questions about career planning, you are not alone. Choosing a major or career can be a very difficult decision. We're here to help.
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