The theory of economics does not furnish a
body of settled conclusions immediately applicable to policy. It
is a method rather than a doctrine, an apparatus of the mind, which
helps its possessor to draw correct conclusions.
--
John Maynard Keynes
Economics
focuses on the development of analytical and problem solving
skills. It is often said that
economics
is a "way of thinking". Economists
study markets, including financial markets, but economics is also a
social science. Economists work in a wide variety of fields
including the financial sector, government, consulting, and everywhere
in between.
Why is there such a variety of career paths? The answer is
simple, as an economics major you are asked to
familiarize
yourself with the techniques for analysis of economic problems, and to
develop the ability to think critically and rigorously.
Critical thinking and problem solving skills are not career specific,
rather these skills represent a foundation for learning which can be
applied in all settings. Furthermore, economists must learn to
communicate effectively in order to be heard.
The
Economics Program at SUNY, Geneseo includes standard foundation courses
in micro
and
macro economic theory as well as courses in statistical analysis.
Beyond the theory courses Geneseo also offers a relatively wide variety
of elective courses for a program of our size. All of the
economics
courses at Geneseo emphasize the critical thinking and problem solving
skills that employers are seeking.
The
course of
study for economic majors is sufficiently flexible to accommodate
students
with a variety of career interests, including business, law,
government,
education, public administration, and general economics. The
undergraduate
economics major is also excellent preparation for graduate study in
many
fields, such as business, law, and economics. Courses of study in
economics
allow sufficient time for electing courses outside the department while
meeting all departmental requirements and General Education
Requirements.
The following is a sample
of job titles that could be filled by economics majors (but note that
this list is by no means exhaustive): Actuary, Advertising Executive,
Auditor, Bank Officer, Bond Trader, Business Forecaster, Business
Manager, College Professor, Cost Analyst, Credit Analyst / Loan
Officer, Demographer, Entrepreneur, Estate Planner, Financial
Planner/Analyst, Financial Officer, Government Administrator,
Healthcare Administrator, Human Resources Administrator, Industry
Analyst, Industrial/Institutional Buyer, Information Scientist,
Insurance Salesperson, Intelligence Agent, International Trade
Specialist, Journalist, Labor Relations Specialist, Lawyer, Litigation
Analyst, Management Consultant/Analyst, Market Research Analyst, Policy
Analyst, Politician, Property Manager, Public Administrator/Manager,
Public Utilities Manager, Real Estate Agent/Broker, Sales Manager,
Securities Salesperson/Broker, Securities/Commodities Trader,
Statistician, Teacher, Technical Writer, Transportation Specialist,
Underwriter, Urban/Regional Planner. (The list is from the CSU,
Sacramento Economics Dept.)
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