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.
Job Titles
| 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
This is a limited sample of employers who have posted jobs on NUworks; please note, that they may not currently have positions posted.
| Adam Dash and Associates | Asset International |
| Alphatech, Inc. | Baya Soft |
| American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) | Bloomberg LP |
Industries
This is a sample of the industries that often hire this concentration/major.
| Communications/Media | Publishing |
| Finance/Banking | Research |
| Legal Services | Non Profit |
Internships and Co-ops
- Economic Analyst Intern
- Policy Research Intern
- Market Research Intern
- Financial Analyst Intern
- Economic Consulting Intern
Use NUworks, Handshake, SimplyHired.com, Indeed.com, or other internship sites to search for openings.
For more information, please make an appointment with your co-op advisor.
For more information, please visit the department’s website, NUworks, or Handshake.
Students enrolled in College of Social Sciences and Humanities may click here for co-op and internship information.
Resources
Websites for Career Exploration
- Bureau of Labor Statistics – Occupational Outlook Handbook
- MassCIS – Massachusetts Information System
- O*NET OnLine
- NUsource
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
- Lead360
- Student Government Association
For additional student organizations, click here.
For additional student involvement opportunities click here
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 and Twitter handles. Stay on top of industry trends, company information, job listings, and networking opportunities. Review the LinkedIn Guide for tips to build a strong LinkedIn profile and visit the Social Media and LinkedIn pages for more information on how to leverage your social media network.