您能在经济学学位上做什么？

一个economicsdegree will boost your employability in many areas, regardless of the industry you work in. There is strong demand for highly numerate graduates throughout the global labor market, and the widely transferable analytical and problem-solving skills developed by economics students means that careers in economics are extremely wide ranging and diverse.

Below are a range of popular economics careers, with details on what to expect and the skills you’ll need. For more advice on getting a graduate job, read our guide onhow to find a job after university。

您能在经济学学位上做什么？

Common career paths for economics graduates include:

• 经济学家
• 财务风险分析师
• Data analyst
• Financial planner
• 会计
• Economic researcher
• Financial consultant
• Investment analyst
• Actuary
• Public sector roles

While some choose to continue to study economics at graduate level (e.g. aMasters in Economics），这不是找到良好的研究生工作的必要条件。This shouldn’t deter you from further study if you’re aiming at highly specialized roles (such as becoming a professional economist), but it’s useful to know that economics careers in finance and other sectors are widely available to those with just a bachelor’s degree. See below for more common careers in economics.

Professional economist careers

As a professional economist, you’ll be involved in researching and analyzing economic data, issues and trends. For the majority of economist careers, you’ll need to study economics at postgraduate level to gain the specialist skills required. To be a professional economist you’ll also need to be confident in producing economic forecasts and reports to present to clients (individuals, companies, financial organizations and public bodies) and to advise on policy and/or business strategy accordingly.

Possible employers include local and national government, public and private banks, insurance companies, think-tanks, large multinational companies, financial consultancies, accountancy firms and local authorities. A sound awareness of current affairs and economic contexts is essential in these roles.

银行业经济学职业

银行业的职业在经济学毕业生中非常受欢迎，为高收入提供范围，对经济学家的需求很高。具有经济学背景的毕业生特别是在财务控制，财务计划，风险分析，数据分析和咨询中的作用。为了使客户和企业的财务需求保持良好，银行业的职业在很大程度上关注并为一系列银行业客户和消费者提供服务。

Economics careers in accountancy

To become a qualified accountant you’ll need further professional qualifications, but many accountancy roles are available to those who studied economics. In accounting roles you can work across multiple industries, focusing on monitoring the financial situation of an organization, business or individual. Careers in accountancy typically focus on recording, classifying, interpreting and communicating financial data.

These careers require strong analytical skills, mathematical proficiency, computer literacy, an understanding of all elements of company finances, and the ability to contextualize the data collected. Economics graduates are often able to make sense of complex data sets and identify the root of financial problems, making them good matches for accountancy roles.

商业和财务咨询公司的经济学职业

经济学家和经济学核心专家of the business world and financial consulting. Economics graduates may find positions in large and medium-sized organizations where economic research is required. The role of an economic researcher requires in-depth knowledge of economic theories and models, thorough analytical and problem-solving skills and mathematical ability. Financial consultants in the area of economics would fill similar roles but may work for multiple clients instead of just one organization, producing reports and advising on business strategy. Up-to-date industry knowledge and awareness of corporate finance is essential in these roles.

Economics careers in the public sector

那些学习经济学的人将在公共和私人支出的所有领域中得到重视，包括在定价和风险分析，财务咨询和经济计划中的角色。公共部门的经济学家职业经常参与公共税收，运输，商业和废物服务，能源和其他形式的政府支出。在很大程度上要归功于最近的全球衰退，以及全球各国政府对经济监管的收紧，经济学专业的学生目前正在看到该部门的需求增加。

Actuarial and data analysis careers in economics

精算师是一位商业专家，其作用是评估和建议财务风险和不确定性的影响。精算师利用商业和经济学的知识提供了报告并制定了如何降低这些风险的策略。该领域的大多数入门级职位角色都在养老金和保险范围内，但是后来您可能有机会朝着银行，投资和医疗保健等领域迈进。精算师应熟练地掌握数学和编译统计数据，但也能够将复杂的数据有效地传达给非专家。

Alternative economics degree jobs and careers

With a background in economics it seems anything is possible. Other common economics careers and roles include auditor, stockbroker, insurer, business manager, retail merchandizer, pricing analyst, statistician, financial consultant and salesperson.

But what can you do with an economics degree if none of the above appeals to you? Well, you may want to also consider these broader options: business intelligence, international development, human resource management, IT, journalism, law, management, market research, politics, public relations, social research and taxation. Or, you could even become an entrepreneur and start your own business!

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