Is Applied economics a good major?

If you are interested in microeconomic theory and the application of the economic way of thinking in business, the analysis of industries, and careers in business and business-related fields, you should complete the Applied economics major.

Applied economics is a good major that prepares students for careers in business, financial institutions, national, state, and local government, public and private research organizations, and nonprofit organizations. The program trains students to be real-life problem solvers so that upon graduation they are ready to be employed in entry and junior-level positions in business and industry, the public sector, and the non-profit sector.

Applied economics is a good major because exposes students to a broad spectrum of economic concepts and applications, providing them with a strong background from which to pursue graduate study in economics and the social sciences, business and finance, law, public administration, journalism, and education.

Is Applied economics a hard major?

Yes, the vast majority of students find economics to be a relatively hard major, especially for those who do not like Mathematics. Applied economics coursework can be highly technical and has a lot of concepts that are expressed as mathematical models. Economics is a mix of many subjects including mathematics, business, accounts, psychology, and sociology.

Career opportunities in Applied economics:

What can I do after Applied economics? There is a wide range of future career options in many sectors. An Applied economics degree can lead to a career in private, local, state or federal government agencies.

• Account Representative
• Assistant Project Manager
• Associate Business Analyst
• Associate Logistics Analyst
• Business Analyst
• Business Development Representative
• Category Development Manager
• Consulting Analyst
• Credit Analyst
• Development Analyst
• Financial Advisor
• Financial Analyst
• Financial Consultant
• Internal Sales Analyst
• Investment Coordinator
• Investment Specialist
• Logistics Management Analyst
• Operations Technical
• Patient Services Manager
• Portfolio Analyst Allianz
• Procurement Specialist
• Sales & Operations Manager
• Sales Development Representative
• Supply Chain Specialist Hearthside

Some classes Applied economics majors may likely take:

• Principles of Economics
• Natural Science
• Statistics
• Economics
• International Money and Finance
• Quantitative Analysis for Economics
• Econometrics
• Managerial Economics
• Microeconomic Theory and Applications
• Economic Research and Reporting
• Applied Economic Analysis
• Political Economy
• Taxes

What other majors are related to Applied economics?

• Consumer economics
• Econometrics and quantitative economics
• Economics
• Applied behavior analysis
• Natural resource economics

References:

• Farmingdale State College State University Applied Economics 
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