Business Economics

Overview of Major
What Can I Do With This Major?
Potential Job Titles
Examples of Internship Sites & Potential Employers
Learn from Alumni
Get Involved at Loyola
Additional Web Resources

Overview of Major

A Business Economics degree provides a logical and quantitative way of analyzing various problems and concerns. Graduates have pursued opportunities as economists, financial analysts, or managers in business or economics. Other graduates continued their education to obtain Master’s, MBA or Ph.D. degrees to pursue careers in business management, law, international affairs, higher education, government, finance, and consulting.

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What can I do with this major?

Learn more about career options in your field by clicking below to learn about different focus areas, typical employers, and strategies to get started. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page for links to Professional Associations, industry job search tools, and resources for additional insight.

Use O*Net for additional career research and to explore the tasks and activities typical in various careers. Browsing through job postings on Handshake (and other sites) while you are still making a career decision can provide insight into the industry; taking note of required qualifications lets you know what skills and experiences to seek out during your time at Loyola.

Potential Job Titles

Management Trainee
Financial Management Consultant
Operations Analyst
Junior Portfolio Manager
Junior Economist
Underwriter Trainee
Economic Research Assistant
Purchasing Associate
Sales Representative
Market Research Analyst
Financial Advisor/Analyst
Audit Consultant
Client Associate
Securities Broker
Public Administration Assistant
Financial Planner
Investment Analyst
Investment Operations Associate

Learn from Alumni

Join Loyola Connect, an online networking platform just for the Loyola community, to search for alumni by major, industry, location, and more. Get advice and insight from those who have been in your shoes. You can also explore profiles of Loyola students and alumni on LinkedIn. Considering asking an alum for an Informational Interview to learn more about their career, employer, and industry trends.

Get Involved at Loyola

On-campus organizations and student groups are a great way to get exposed to career options. You can learn more about an industry and connect with other students with similar goals. Click here for a full list of all current student organizations. Check out these groups that are popular for this major:

Adam Smith Economic Society
Loyola Consulting Group
Alpha Kappa Psi

Volunteering is another way to gain career experience that might help you make a decision about your path or gain marketable skills for the future. Connect with the Center for Community, Service, and Justice (CCSJ) to learn more.

Additional Web Resources

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