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Economics Major

About our program

Economists analyze human behavior as it relates to the supply and demand of goods and services and the employment and sustainable use of scarce resources. Here, you鈥檒l learn from leading economists as you seek solutions to business and societal problems to help people lead more fruitful lives. Combined with multiple opportunities for internships, networking, mentorship, community involvement, service learning 鈥 and chances to apply your skills globally in our Applied Global Business Learning program 鈥 you鈥檒l have exactly what it takes to launch a successful career. 

Now, more than ever, the world demands professionals who are not only good at what they do but who are honest, transparent and ethical. At Marquette, ethics and social responsibility will permeate everything you learn and do. 

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Marquette Hall, College of Arts and Sciences

Benefits you鈥檒l get from Marquette鈥檚 College of Arts and Sciences

The ability to make significant positive change in the world requires knowing more than one area well. And since our College of Arts and Sciences is the most academically diverse college on campus, we're the perfect place to prepare for your role as a changemaker. So broaden your expertise by adding at least one additional major or minor to your degree 鈥 73% of our students do. 

What can you do with a major in economics from Marquette?

Most of our economics 糖心传媒 go directly into the workforce. Here鈥檚 where some of our recent 糖心传媒 landed.  

  • American Family Insurance
  • Baird
  • Direct Supply
  • Generac Power Systems
  • JPMorgan Chase
  • Milwaukee Public Schools
  • Milwaukee Tool
  • Northwestern Mutual
  • Topco

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Hands-on learning for career success

While 测辞耻鈥檙别 here at Marquette, preparing you for 飞丑补迟鈥檚 next will be one of our top priorities. So, expect lots of learning by doing, connecting with others who share your passions, and reflecting on how you can Be The Difference.   

 

Internships and experience

Our location in Milwaukee provides you with instant access to guest speakers, corporate visits and internships. In fact, during your junior year, you鈥檒l participate in our one-on-one mentoring program and be paired with an executive from a Milwaukee-area firm who鈥檒l help you start your career network. 

Our students have recently completed internship experiences at: 

  • Uline 
  • Direct Supply 
  • Clarios 
  • Baird 
  • Aldi 
  • GE Healthcare 
  • Jewelers Mutual Group 
  • Johnson Controls 
  • EY (Ernst & Young) 
  • PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) 

Explore our internship experiences. 

Competitions

Enter the Fed Challenge, an academic competition that applies your knowledge and conceptual understanding to real-world problems. Competitions put you head-to-head with teams from other universities and let you practice skills that translate directly to your career. Plus, when you're on the Marquette team, you'll end up winning more often than not. 

Leadership learning

Become a people-centered leader guided by our Jesuit tradition. Join our E-Lead program sophomore year and you鈥檒l complete a combination of leadership courses and experiences that prepare you to be the drivers of innovation for the common good. You鈥檒l develop the skill set to generate innovative solutions and the mindset to reflect on the impact your work has on the world. Bonus: You鈥檒l graduate with a concentration in leadership, too. 

Explore our E-Lead program. 

Study abroad

Expand your economics education with an international experience. You'll be able to choose from more than 50 programs in close to 30 countries, with credit-earning opportunities ranging from weeklong to semester-long experiences and business course work. 

Check out study abroad programs.

 

What to expect from a Marquette degree

A Marquette education equips students to thrive professionally and personally through overall student support, career preparation and an extended family that can't wait to meet you. But don't just take our word for it. 

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#6 Best College in Job Placement /#1 in Wisconsin

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#55

#55 in Student Outcomes

Wall Street Journal

#12

#12 Best Colleges for Internships

The Princeton Review (private universities)

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