"The most important investment you can make is in yourself" - Warren Buffet
Students studying Financial Economics become decision makers as they develop strong analytical and quantitative reasoning skills. Students analyze financial and economic data and news provided through Bloomberg and other sources, which allows them to spend more time analyzing data than gathering the data. The major helps students gain the skills and knowledge to analyze, strategize and succeed.
"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.
Investment Analyst
Investment Analysts evaluate financial data, market trends, and economic conditions to make decisions and recommendations. They analyze stocks, bonds, and other securities, create financial models, and generate reports to help clients or organizations make informed investment decisions.
Financial Analyst
Financial Analysts evaluate financial and economic data to help organizations make informed decisions. They create financial models, forecasts, and reports to guide investment strategies, budgeting, and planning.
Risk Analyst
A Risk Analyst evaluates the potential risks associated with financial decisions and investments. They identify, assess, and prioritize risks, utilizing quantitative and qualitative methods and develop strategies to mitigate and manage those risks.
Asset Pricing
An asset pricing specialist evaluates and determines the value of financial assets, such as stocks, bonds, and derivatives. They use quantitative models and financial theories to assess market trends, economic indicators, and risk factors to provide accurate pricing.
Corporate Finance
A Corporate Finance professional manages a company's financial activities, including capital structure, funding strategies, and investment decisions. They determine the optimal combination of debt and equity to finance investments subject to risk management goals.
Getting Started in this degree
If you are interested in Financial Economics, start with one of the following major-specific courses
Related Majors
The study of economics helps one understand the issues in the world and provides the tools to analyze events and their impact on individuals, businesses, and governments.
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 Finance degree prepares students for careers in corporate finance, commercial banking, investment banking, financial planning, and other finance and business-related areas.