Economics
Why Economics at ESU?
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You will gain a solid foundation in theory and
application, and as an Economics major, you can
choose electives to fit your specific career goals.
You can gain on-the-job experience through ESU's
Cooperative Education program or from an internship
coordinated through the School of Business.
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You will benefit from our small class size which
gives you individualized attention and better interaction
with faculty. Past ESU Student Success
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Aaron Anderson was one of three students nationally
to have a perfect score on the Test of Understanding
College Economics. He went on to earn a Ph.D. at
Vanderbilt, and taught there before becoming a business
economist for Household Financial Corporation.
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Heide Jacobsen had a triple major at ESU (Economics,
Math, and Computer Science) and still graduated
in four years. She now works for Sprint.
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Mike Nelson is a Ph.D. candidate and instructor
at Washington State University.
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Jane Black began her career in commercial banking,
then went to the FDIC before becoming an attorney.
She is now a partner in the Houston law firm of
Hawkins, Black, and Wilson.
- Don Buster earned two bachelor's degrees and an
MBA at ESU before pursuing a Ph.D. in Finance at the
University of Alabama.
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For More Details About
Economics
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Campus Box 4027
Emporia State University
1200 Commercial St.
Emporia, KS 66801-5087
620-341-5281
E-mail: scottlar@emporia.edu
AA/EOE
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"I always enjoyed economics
at ESU, and when I started my
Ph.D. program, I was as well
prepared as anyone in my class
which included graduates from
schools like Auburn, Tennessee,
Tulane, and Stanford."
-- Don Buster, Ph.D.
candidate
at the University of Alabama
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A Career in Economics
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers,
"Employers look for job candidates with work experience."
The opportunity to gain on-the-job experience through ESU's
Economics program will make you more valuable in the job market.
With a degree in Economics, you can have a career as an actuary,
investment analyst, portfolio manager, or strategic planner.
According to U.S. News & World Report, banking and finance
are two of the most promising business fields.
Newsweek's Career 2000 guide rates the finance profession
as one of the best with mean salaries at nearly $60,000.
During your senior year, you can elect to research a specific
area of economics through an independent study. In completing
this exciting self-study opportunity, a member of the Economics
faculty will be available to advise you.
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