Careers for Economics Majors Career Earnings

Transcript:Careers for Economics Majors Career Earnings:
Careers for Economics Majors Career Earnings Payscale.com reports its survey of people with Baccalaureate degrees (and no more)who are employed full time, showing starting salaries (typically with two-years of experience) and mid-career annual earnings. Here are selected occupations for the 2013-14 report. Jobs for Economists In the current economy most decisions are driven by data analysis! High demand for strong quantitative skills, data analysis skills but also good writing skills! Companies are looking for graduates that: have had practical experience: working on projects using data analysis and/or have joined a quantitative internship program with advanced quantitative degrees (Ex. Master in Applied Economics, Master in Statistics, etc). What can I do now to be competitive on the job market when I graduate? Data analysis oriented positions: Pursue a Bachelor in Science (vs a Bachelor in Arts) Take as many MATH courses you can or perhaps pick a minor in MATH Sales, management and marketing oriented positions (and others): BS still useful or, for the BA, learn a foreign language What can I do now to be competitive on the job market when I graduate? Take as early as you can Introduction to Statistics, Econ 2370 (starting Fall 2015, Introduction to Economic Data Analysis, course required for all Econ majors) Take as early as you can Econometrics, Econ 3370 (previously Econ 4365) http://www.uh.edu/class/economics/undergraduate/degree/ Take classes in which you will be able to use your Econometrics skills: Regression Modeling and Data Mining, Applied Econometrics, Industrial Organization, Chinese Economy, etc. For BS students “Economics Quantitative Certificate” – starting Fall 2015 Some Requirements (subject to change until approval): Introduction to Econometrics (which is required for all our BS majors) Two advanced quantitative courses from Regression Modeling and Data Mining Applied Econometrics Other advanced courses that will be added in the next years to our curriculum Other consideration Find an internship http://www.uh.edu/class/economics/undergraduate/internship/ Consider a Master in Applied Economics Consider other graduate programs as PHD in Economics, Law School, etc… Please talk to us about your career choices! We will be able to help you design a curriculum that will increase your chance of getting the job or graduate program that you wish. Course selection Take classes in the right order! Math 1310 Econ 2304 Principles of Microeconomics Econ 2305 Principles of Macroeconomics Econ 3332 Intermediate Microeconomics Econ 3334 Intermediate Macroeconomics (optional for BA) Econ 3370 Introduction to Econometrics (BS) Econ 2370 Introductory Statistics Course Suggestions: Examples