Applied Economics

Are you interested in using economic ideas and data to help businesses become more competitive?   Are you interested in improving the environment in a thoughtful way?  Are you interested in a sound foundation for study in law, economics, public affairs, or business?  Economics is the study of how individuals and businesses behave and interact in markets, and of how the whole economy responds to actions taken by governments and other countries.  Students trained in applied economics use these ideas in real-world settings, including financial markets, retail businesses, public sector agencies, and environmental groups. 

An Applied Economics major prepares you for a career in management and finance in corporate settings; commodity trading; operations management of grocery stores or other retail companies; sales; international business; environmental policy analysis; or the public sector.

Applied Economics graduates typically work as commodity merchandisers, financial advisors, market analysts, sales representatives, and store managers.  Applied Economics graduates often pursue additional study in law, business, or economics.

Types of Employers
*Retail Food Companies
*Agricultural Business Organizations
*Government Agencies
*Non-Profit Agencies
*Research Centers and Universities
*Banks and Financial Institutions

Applied Economics Resource List/Professional Associations
Click on the above Applied Economics Resource List to get a list of resources specifically for this major including helpful job posting sites, professional associations, links to articles for the field and a listing of books on the field available in the St. Paul Campus Career Center.

Alumni Careers and Alumni Profiles
Click on the above Alumni Careers and Alumni Profiles to get a list of job titles/employers for applied economics students.  From this page you will also be able to read profiles of several alumni with this major.