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Economics

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Economics

Gain core analytical skills that help you discover, understand and forecast market fundamentals, forces and impacts.

A career in business economics utilizes big data and research to understand the production, consumption and transfer of wealth. In this field, you become an expert in understanding market trends and forecasting what the future holds. Business economics can lead to a diverse array of dynamic careers, including contract law, entrepreneurship, public administration, nonprofits, investments and beyond.

Average Starting Salary $55,914

What Price College Economics Grads Do

Data Scientist

Associate Consultant

Sales Development Representative

Lead Development Representative

Where Price College Economics Grads Work

FedEx

Sandero

Sunderland AFC

Sprinkler

Office of the Comptroller of Currency

Considering Economics?

Why Choose OU's Price College of Business?

 Faculty Thought Leaders

Business economics majors have the unique benefit of receiving world-class instruction from faculty in the Price College of Business and Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences. Both engage in thought leadership and research routinely published in top academic and industry journals, and is discussed by national media outlets..

 

  Strong Network

Graduating from the Price College of Business connects you to more than 40,000 graduates in key organizations not just in the U.S. but around the world.

What Our Students Are Saying

“My background in economics has been a foundational part of my professional development and career readiness. The courses have given me a well-rounded understanding of business, statistics, and micro and macroeconomic forces, which I’ve leveraged throughout my internship experiences. The economics program has improved my ability to conduct research, analyze data, verbalize my reasoning, and interpret economic trends, enabling me to thrive in corporate settings.”

—Stephen King, economics major

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