The Future of Work: How AI is Changing the Game
Aaron Bauhs’05 , double-major in Studio Art and Business Administration, currently a partner at IBM-Consulting and originally from Decorah, Iowa, stood in front of a packed room,…
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Business and Economics Majors
Business Management Major
Students in this major often join the labor market soon after graduation and enter a variety of business careers; many later pursue MBA, master of finance, master of accountancy etc. They often pair this major with a minor in finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, or sports management, to develop expertise in one area of business.
Economics Major
This major requires social science courses beyond economics, as it emphasizes economics as a social discipline. It is suitable for students interested in public policy, public administration, working in the nonprofit sector, or having an international career.
Quantitative Economics Major
This major emphasizes quantitative skill, requires a few math courses, and prepares students well for PhD or master programs in economics, data science, public policy, and related fields. It is a STEM major (so international students with this major are eligible to apply for 2-year extension to their 1-year Optional Practical Training).
School of Business
The Department of Economics and Business contributes core courses to the Business School’s interdisciplinary business curriculum and collaborates closely with other departments/programs and the Center for Entrepreneurship to prepare students for careers in business and entrepreneurship.
After Beloit
Our alumni lead financially successful and meaningful careers. Read about our Economics & Business alumni and start imagining what you want to do.
Beloit econ graduates median early career salary: $79,500
Beloit econ graduates median mid-career salary: $161,600
79% of Econ alumni report that their work makes the world a better place
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Big ideas, practical applications, and a few gentle nudges
Beloit’s student-centric culture, broad liberal arts focus, and strategic nudges from mentors helped Karla Magana Figueroa’13 get the most out of her Beloit education. While everyone may not immediately connect a liberal arts education with a career in corporate America, she’s found it to be a perfect fit for the wide-ranging projects she’s worked on as a consultant, first for IBM, then for Ernst & Young.
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