Applied Mathematical Economics is a versatile degree that can lead to jobs and careers in many different areas. Visit the department website, watch the videos below, or scroll down and select an option under Related Career Fields to see more information about potential careers you can pursue.
Applied Mathematical Economics
Related Career Fields
Select a career field below to see some of the various areas it encompasses, types of employers, and some sample occupations.
Government
Career Areas
- Cost Analysis
- Intelligence
- Foreign Trade Analysis
- Public Administration
- Transportation Management
- Urban Planning
Types of Employers
- Government departments involved in agriculture, business, finance, labor, transportation, urban economics, and international trade including:
- USDA
- Department of Commerce
- Bureau of Labor and Statistics
- The United Nations
- The General Accounting Office
Sample Occupations
Economic Market Research
Career Areas
- Research Analysis
- Consulting
Types of Employers
- Market research firms
- Consumer goods manufacturing firms
- Business firms
- Consulting firms
Sample Occupations
Banking and Finance
Career Areas
- Credit Lending
- Operations
- Systems
- Trusts
- Securities: Sales, Research
Employers
- Commercial banks
- Regional banks
- Savings and loan associations
- National and regional brokerage firms
- Discount brokerage houses
Sample Occupations
Insurance
Career Areas
- Underwriting
- Sales
- Operations
- Claims
Employers
- Insurance firms
General Information
Healthcare
Career Areas
- Hospital Management
- Healthcare Analysis
Employers
- Private (LLC) corporations
- US Department of Health
- Hospitals
- Health Maintenance Organizations
General Information
Teaching
Employers
- Colleges and universities
- Secondary public and private schools
Sample Occupations
Other Business Areas
Career Areas
- Management
- Buying and Purchasing
- Human Resources
- Hospitality Sales
Employers
- Department, grocery, drug, specialty, and variety store chains
- Hotels, resorts, and tourism councils
- Restaurants
- Large corporations
Sample Occupations
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Student Organizations
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General Guidelines and Strategies
- Choose a career focus and structure curricular and extra-curricular activities to achieve goals.
- Obtain volunteer, part-time, summer, or internship experience to enhance career path. For example, complete a finance-related internship if interested in a career in banking.
- Develop an excellent background in research, statistics, and computers.
- Earn a graduate degree in economics, business, or other related fields for increased marketability.
- Do informational interviewing with professionals to learn more about fields of interest.
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