Economics is the science of how society distributes limited resources. Economists analyze markets, forecast trends, and help make decisions at company and state levels.
About the Program
The program includes micro- and macroeconomics, econometrics, international trade, and finance. You'll learn to build economic models and analyze big data.
Who is this specialty for?
Curriculum
- Microeconomics — consumer and firm behavior
- Macroeconomics — GDP, inflation, unemployment
- Econometrics — statistical analysis
- International Economics — trade and currency markets
- Financial Economics — capital markets
Career Prospects
- Economic Analyst — research and forecasting, $50,000–90,000 per year
- Financial Consultant — investment decisions, $60,000–120,000 per year
- Civil Servant — economic policy, $45,000–80,000 per year
- Data Scientist — data analysis, $70,000–130,000 per year
Frequently Asked Questions
Economics focuses more on theory and market analysis, business — on managing companies.
For analytical positions and academic career — yes. For business roles — not necessarily.