College of Wooster Bachelor in Business Economics
College of Wooster

College of Wooster

Bachelor in Business Economics

Wooster, USA

Bachelor's degree

English

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About: The Bachelor in Business Economics program covers essential economic principles, business strategies, and analytical skills necessary for addressing complex economic issues in a business context. Students engage in coursework that blends theory with practical applications to prepare them for the professional world.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various roles such as economic analysts, business consultants, financial planners, and policy advisors. This program opens doors to careers in sectors like finance, consulting, government, and academia.

The College of Wooster provides a rigorous business program within the context of the liberal arts. Companies seek graduates that develop broad analytical and writing skills that can be applied across a range of contexts. Since our program trains students to use data to generate business insights in diverse settings, business economics majors have found immediate success in the private sector.

Students who are focused on a career in finance are mentored to select electives and internships to prepare for the Series 7 'General Securities Representative'exam. Where have Wooster Business Economics majors landed their first jobs? Merrill Lynch, Ernst & Young, Citigroup, Key Bank, Capital One, Quicken Loans, Bank of America, GE Capital, Brattle Group, NBC Golf Channel, Square Trade, Chime, not to mention a large number of multinational companies like Royal Dutch Shell and Microsoft, as well as regulatory agencies such as the U.S. Commodity Futures Training Commission and the Federal Reserve Bank.

About half the graduates of the business economics program at Wooster eventually earn advanced degrees in business, law, accounting, actuarial science, and other fields. Alumni of this program are CEOs, CFOs, and group vice presidents at some of the world' largest companies.