Career Options

Wide-ranging and diverse careers options are open to students after a degree in Economics.

An undergraduate in Economics can choose to pursue a Master’s degree in Economics, Public Policy, Development Economics, Finance, Data Science or Business Administration.

Students can go in employment in areas such as Analysis/Forecasting, Public Policy, Health Economics, Environmental Economics, Development Economics, Data Science, Financial Information, Banks/Credit Unions, Insurance, International Trade, Stock Exchanges, Manufacturing Firms, Agricultural Companies, and many more.

Pursuing higher education in Economics provides rewarding avenues for teaching, research-based roles in academia, think tanks and multilateral organizations like IMF, UNDP, advising the governments in public policy.

Many corporate sector firms hire economists to conduct research on the macro business environment that they operate in, and help them better navigate business cycles and policy changes. The work involves conducting thorough research using statistical and econometric tools, and make recommendations based on your findings.

Economics graduates can be a part of the Civil Services, the Indian Economics Services and the Indian Statistical Services by competing for these exams and seek fulfilment in serving the public.

Economic journalism is yet another field that has gained prominence over the years. Business/economics reporters research, write and broadcast stories about business leaders, companies, industry trends, economic developments, and financial markets.

Studying Economics gives a student enough potential and skills to even become an entrepreneur and have their own Start-ups.