The business economics major develops core skills to analyze business economics phenomenon and relationships. The major also studies the collective behavior of businesses and industries, and governments and countries. The major emphasizes logical thought used in problem-solving, observation and inference from data, and presenting ideas in writing and speech. The major includes the study of microeconomics and macroeconomics, classes in economic fields such as labor economics, managerial economics or energy economics, and the study of statistical analysis.

The study of business economics is diverse and analytical. The discipline of economics coupled with a foundation in business provides a solid background for many career paths. Whether you pursue an advanced degree in business, law, or economics, or combine the major with another to prepare you for a different career path, you’ll have an understanding of how business, industries, governments, and countries interrelate to prepare you for an entry level position as a business analyst, financial analyst, market researcher, or public policy researcher. With an advanced degree, you would be prepared to become an economist. Career Spotlight Issa Braithwaite Senior Corporate Associate at PNC Issa graduated from the Ohio University College of Business in 2007 with a dual degree in Business Economics and Finance. During his time at the College, Issa was able to intern with Bayer Pharmaceuticals as a legislative intern, participated in various community volunteer programs, and was a member of the Academic All-MAC Team. Since graduating in 2011, Issa has been working at PNC in Cleveland, Ohio in roles of increasing responsibility. Today he is a senior corporate banking associate working with clients to provide flexible and creative financing solutions designed to meet their short and long-term capital needs.