Business Economics
A business economics degree provides a logical and quantitative way of analyzing various problems and concerns. Graduates have pursued opportunities as economists, financial analysts, or managers in business or economics. Other graduates continued their education to obtain Master’s, MBA or Ph.D. degrees to pursue careers in business management, law, international affairs, higher education, government, finance, and consulting.
What Can I Do With This Major? 
Learn more about career options in your field by clicking below to learn about different focus areas, typical employers, and strategies to get started. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page for links to professional associations, industry job search tools, and resources for additional insight.
Learn From Alumni
Tap into Greyhound Nation to learn more about what you can do with a Loyola degree in Busniess Economics. Get advice and insight from those who have been in your shoes. Explore profiles of Loyola students and alumni on LinkedIn, where you can search and sort by major, industry, location, and more. Consider asking an alum for an Informational Interview to learn more about their career, employer, and industry trends.
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Example Job Titles & Employers: 0-5 years post graduation
- Trade Support Analyst - Allspring Global Investments
- Asset Liability Management Analyst - Atlantic Union Bank
- Treasury Analyst - Bank of America
- Business Development Specialist - Constellation
- Human Resources Specialist - Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Associate Financial Analyst - Lockheed Martin
- Operations Analyst - Morgan Stanley
- Government and Public Services Analyst - Deloitte
Example Advanced Degrees Pursued: 0-5 years post graduation
- Ms in Finance - Loyola University Maryland
- MBA - Loyola University Maryland
- MS in Sustainability Studies - University of Miami
- MS in Data Science - University of St. Francis
- MBA - Penn State University
- MS in Environmental, Economic, and Social Sustainability - Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona
- JD (Juris Doctor) - Hofstra University
Get Involved at Loyola
On-campus organizations and student groups are a great way to get exposed to career options. You can learn more about an industry and connect with other students with similar goals. Click here for a full list of all current student organizations.
- Adam Smith Economic Society
- Loyola Consulting Group
- Alpha Kappa Psi
Volunteering is another way to gain career experience that might help you make a decision about your path or gain marketable skills for the future. Connect with the Center for Community, Service, and Justice (CCSJ) to learn more.