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Bachelor of Science

Financial Economics

Financial economics prepares students to analyze financial data, market trends, and economic conditions then make informed financial and investment decisions. The major prepares students to be decision makers with careers in financial analysis, asset pricing, and capital allocation and investments for businesses, banks, and other financial institutions. Students who study financial economics are employed across a wide spectrum of companies ranging from local banks and businesses to investment banks, pension funds, consulting groups, and large corporations.
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Financial Economics Introduction

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.

Highlighted Courses

If you are interested in Financial Economics, start with one of the following major-specific courses
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ECON 300
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ECON 353
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ECON 355
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ECON 370
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ECON 388
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FIN 411
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ECON 425
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ECON 455
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Graduate Career-Ready

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.

BYU-Idaho Graduate Salaries

Graduates find success with a wide range of employers, from local banks and consulting firms to global investment banks, private equity firms, and asset management groups. These diverse opportunities across financial services and capital markets provide a strong foundation for a high-earning and stable professional future.

Common Career Paths

This program prepares you for dynamic roles as an investment, financial, or risk analyst where you will drive data-driven financial and investment decisions. You will gain the technical expertise and strategic mindset necessary to excel in asset pricing and corporate finance within the global economy.

Preparation for Grad School

Our rigorous curriculum provides an excellent quantitative foundation for advanced study in finance, financial economics, data analytics, or an MBA. You will be well-equipped to succeed in top-tier, investment-focused graduate programs that open doors to senior leadership and specialized research roles.

AI in Academics

At BYU-Idaho, we are strategically integrating Artificial Intelligence to enhance academic excellence and prepare our students for an evolving world.

AI in Financial Economics
In this program, you will learn to leverage AI to streamline financial research, enhance professional communication, and generate innovative ideas for complex market challenges. We focus on using these tools to improve job productivity and analytical efficiency, ensuring you are prepared for the technology-driven future of finance.
Advance Knowledge, Enhancing Learning, and Developing Workforce Readiness
AI in Academics means learning to advance knowledge, enhancing learning, and developing workforce readiness through tools that support (not replace) your effort and integrity.

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