There are 18 major topic areas such as money and banking, international trade, and financial economics. The flexibility of a degree in Economics allows students to pursue and develop their knowledge and skills in one of many possible specialties. Our students are well prepared to pursue many different career objectives over their lifetime, and remain competitive in a dynamic field. Salaries are consistently among the highest of any undergraduate major both in terms of starting and mid-career salaries.
Possible Careers
- Business Process/Management Consultant
- Economist
- Financial Advisor
- Financial Analyst
- Investments Analyst
- Staff Accountant
Why Choose Economics at WIU?
At WIU, there are two undergraduate degrees in Economics; the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics and the Bachelor of Business (B.B.) in Economics.
The Master of Arts in Economics is also available to continue your studies at WIU. Our program allows students to gain the individualized attention and support they need to develop a customized program to prepare for a specific career objective.
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| Program | Delivery Type | Duration | Program Type | Tuition Fees |
| B.B.A Human Resource Management | full time | 4 years | on-campus | $36600 |
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 3,500/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Business Administration Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Washington DC Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| BeArt Presets-Academic Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,500/Yr$2,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Chuan Ai Lu Engstrom Memorial Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Jagdish Bhagwati Fellowship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific |
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