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What all kinds of options are available after a bachelors in Economics ?

I am in my second year of economics honors course. It is a three year course and I am halfway through. I am completely unsure of the future once I graduate in a year and a half. I, sometime earlier in my second year, considered starting my course over at a different college. Then I felt like studying Psychology instead. I didn't think hard about my masters, I was interested in the idea of research halfway through my first year, but had no idea what I would master in anymore. I don't feel like doing much within business, commerce, finance and the like. I am not sure if I feel like specializing within economics anymore even. Lately, I was considering maybe going for a premasters and then a masters in Arts, Culture and Society at Erasmus. As of now, I will make sure I complete my bachelors. But what then ? is the question that haunts me. I would appreciate all kinds of options available and any and all help/guidance. Thank you! #college

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Atul’s Answer

Normally, Economics and Finance degree go hand in hand.
Typically here in the US, economists make very comfortable living but many times it is pure guessing. Their forecast is ever hardly accurate.
Therefore, having the knowledge of Finance will enable you to work in the stock market or Corp. world.
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Jasmine’s Answer

It's okay to be confused about what to pursue after school. Take time to in gain working and life experience. Careers in organizational effectiveness and change management has an interesting crossroads of psychology, data, and research. Your degree in economics opens many doors. Take time to find out what you are passionate about. Then pursue a masters.
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Casey’s Answer

Hi! I agree with the above answers & recommendations, but wanted to provide an additional opinion. I graduated as an Economics major from a liberal arts college and also was not interested in pursuing a highly financial career. In searching for jobs after college and in the interview process I focused on what I learned during my studies and how I could apply the concepts or the type of learning to whatever comes next. I have seen that an Economics degree can be helpful in many different fields, it is all dependent on how you want to use it and how to present it while interviewing.
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Taylor’s Answer

Hello there! I majored in Economics at a liberal arts college and it was a wonderful decision for me looking back! One tip for you would be to consider some sort of finance rotational or development program. There are several companies that offer this for entry level college graduates. The premise is that you will be in the program for a few years typically, and do several rotations in different areas of the finance function. Many of these programs even offer a training component where they will provide courses as supplemental learning. The finance development program that I participated in was a 2 year program with four six-month rotations. I was able to see and work in four different areas of the business which helped me identify what I wanted to do longer term, vs. what type of role was not for me. I'd encourage you to do some research on companies that have this type of program and go from there!

This is just one of the possible options - but pursuing this kind of program at a company will provide lots of exposure to what is out there. You will also gain mentors along the way that can help influence your career and professional decisions. Best of luck to you!
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