Skip to main content

Economics

A man uses a tablet with a watercolor city skyline overlay.
May 26, 2020
What does a market researcher do? They are responsible for preparing the groundwork for major decisions within a company. Start here with an econ degree.
Two people shake hands with an overlay of data and graphs.
August 8, 2019
Raytheon & United Technologies are merging and moving to Boston, creating opportunities for STEM professionals and graduates ready for data analytics jobs.
Documents containing graphs lay on a desk in the foreground with three professional speaking to each other in the background.
July 25, 2019
Soft skills such as team building for data professionals are taught at the best graduate economics programs. Read more here.
A stethoscope lies beside a notebook on a desk.
May 10, 2019
The demand for healthcare economists is growing as the healthcare industry in general expands. Learn more about how an economics degree can prepare you.
Two figurines run up an arrow that ascends from left to right.
May 7, 2019
Professionals who earn an applied economics degree position themselves as top candidates for some of the best jobs in economics.
A black chalkboard with the words "Economics 101" written in white chalk.
October 31, 2018
Applied economics may be the preferred degree to bridge the skils gap between traditional MBA students and what the market needs today.
A red Boston College banner against a blue sky.
October 17, 2018
Dr. Michael Finegold addressed how students in the MSAE program can future-proof their careers and stand out as professionals in the field of data science.
A Turkish flag hangs over a busy street.
September 4, 2018
If you happen to be a tourist in Turkey right now, consider yourself lucky. Otherwise, things look grim. A look at how its economy is vulnerable.
A golden eagle on top of a pedestal in front of one of Boston College's buildings.
August 31, 2018
See how Meteor Learning and Boston College are teaming up to help employers navigate university transcripts to ensure candidates have the right skills.
A hand holds up a yellow speech bubble with the words "Business Ethics" against a background of ethics-related words.
August 10, 2018
Ethics play an important role in applied economics and public policy. Students who combine ethics with a public policy degree are ready for the future.