Real-World Preparation
Students majoring in financial economics develop strong analytical and quantitative reasoning skills that enable them to solve problems and identify existing alternatives.
This economic way of thinking helps individuals address issues in multiple areas, including finance, business, law, public policy, and international trade and development.
This economic way of thinking helps individuals address issues in multiple areas, including finance, business, law, public policy, and international trade and development.
"Embrace the learning model, group work, and studying together. These are life-long skills and help you the most, [because in] every occupation you will interact with others at some level."
J. C. W.,
BYU-I GRADUATE
Highlighted Career Paths
Graduates with a degree in Financial Economics have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.
Business Manager
Manage the daily operations of a business or manage a group of workers within a company.
Financial Analyst
Work at solving problems for finance or investing businesses using data, tools, and skills related to production, costs, and clients. Analysts can also work on project management and development.
Further Education
Pursue a Masters degree in Economics, Finance, Financial Economics, Business or a related field or a PhD in Economics. Many students also go on to Law School.
Getting Started in this degree
If you are interested in Financial Economics, start with one of the following major-specific courses
Related Majors
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The Business Analytics degree prepares students for careers as business analysts in a variety of environments that use a data-driven approach to decision making.
The Business Finance degree prepares students for careers in corporate finance, commercial banking, investment banking, financial planning, and other finance and business-related areas.