Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Business Economics] From Mercyhurst University

The program offered by the Mercyhurst University provides a background applicable for jobs in banking, consulting, investment and brokerage houses, sales and marketing, as well as positions as financial analysts, risk management analysts, forecasters, or analyst staff members in litigation, mergers, or acquisition departments. 

The business economics background also leads to a diversity of opportunities for those who wish to pursue graduate education in Economics and Finance, for those interested in pursuing an MBA, or for those students considering a degree in law. 

Many public policy issues have a strong economic dimension; therefore, economics is a natural undergraduate major for those interested in a graduate degree in public policy, public administration, or public health. Many opportunities also exist for business economics students in various government agencies at the federal, state, or local levels as analysts and researchers.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program will qualify for employment in the areas of banking, consulting, investment and brokerage houses, sales and marketing, and may look for positions such as financial analysts, risk management analysts, forecasters, or analyst staff members in litigation, mergers, or acquisitions. Many opportunities also exist for business economic students in various government agencies at the federal, state and local levels as analysts and researchers.