With the massive increase in the availability of data and tools to turn that data into useful information the analytical and technical skills developed in Economics are crucial for future careers. Economics also develops students’ problem solving skills. All of these abilities are high priorities for careers, not just jobs, of the future.
Typical employment after graduation is in insurance, securities, and banking industries. Other areas of employment where analytic skills are a priority are also common employment opportunities. For those who want to further develop these skills mathematics study is crucial and is one of the options in the major.