Economics
Economics is the study of how societies produce and exchange goods and services to satisfy material needs. Economists analyze the process of economic growth and identify policies that contribute to economic stability and progress. Students examine the sources of economic growth–how societies produce more of what they need. The major in economics is a good foundation for graduate studies in advanced economics, public policy, law, or business.
| Acquisitions Analyst | Human Resources Administrator |
| Actuary* | Internal Revenue Officer |
| Auditor | Investment Analyst |
| Bank Examiner | Lawyer* |
| Budget Analyst | Legislator* |
| Chamber of Commerce Analyst | Management Consultant |
| Civil Rights Analyst | Market Risk Analyst |
| Claims Investigator | Modeling Analyst |
| Client Service Analyst | Paralegal |
| Commodity Trader | Policy Analyst* |
| Consumer Loan officer | Professor* |
| Contract Specialists | Quantitative Analyst |
| Cost Analyst | Real Estate Agent* |
| Data Analytics Consultant | Research Assistant |
| Economist* | Stock Broker |
| Equity Trader | Teacher* |
| Financial Analyst | Transportation Industrial Analyst |
| Foreign Service Officer |
Positions that may require additional education, training or licensing are indicated by an (*). Job qualifications are based not only on degree program, but on skills and experience. Students should seek out as many experiential opportunities in their fields of interests as possible, including co-op and internships.
Employers
| Adam Dash and Associates | Asset International |
| Alphatech, Inc. | Baya Soft |
| American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) | Bloomberg LP |
Industries
| Communications/Media | Publishing |
| Finance/Banking | Research |
| Legal Services | Non Profit |
Resources
Websites for Career Exploration
- Bureau of Labor Statistics – Occupational Outlook Handbook
- MassCIS – Massachusetts Information System
- O*NET OnLine
- Vocational Biographies (username: NEUniv; password: RAZDE)
- NUsource
Career Development Videos
- Ace the Case
- Building An International Career
- Careers in Non-Profit 1
- Careers in Non-Profit 2
- Careers In Public Administration
- Careers In Think Tanks and Other Research Organizations
Websites for Job Search
- Econ-Jobs
- Economics Jobs in Academia, Research and Industry | INOMICS
- American Economic Association (aeaweb.org)
- NUworks
- NUsource
- Handshake
Campus Organizations & Activities
- Northeastern University Economics Society
- Student Organizations – Department of Economics (northeastern.edu)
- EconPress
Professional Associations
Find valuable industry information, job sites, and professional networking opportunities.
- Association of Environmental and Resource Economists
- Association for Social Economics
- National Association for Business Economics
- National Economic Association
- International Economic Development Council
Social Media
Sample industry specific LinkedIn groups. Stay on top of industry trends, company information, job listings and networking opportunities.