Economics BRAC University

Overview

The Economics program from BRAC University aims to produce well-rounded graduates who are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the ever-changing global economic environment. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics within the field of economics, including micro and macroeconomics, econometrics and data analysis. Students will also study current economic issues and policy debates such as international trade, development economics, environmental economics etc. The program also allows students to take elective courses which allows them to tailor their education to their individual career goals.

Graduates of the program have gone on to successful careers in research, international development organizations, finance, banking, non-government organizations, consulting and academia, both at home and abroad.

Career Opportunities

• Development: Graduates can work in international or local development organizations and use their knowledge of economics to help promote sustainable economic growth in developing countries.
• Higher Education: Graduates can pursue higher education either at home or abroad.
• Teaching and Research: Graduates can also pursue a career in academia and teach economics at universities or conduct research on economic issues.
• Finance and Banking: Graduates with a degree in economics can work as financial consultants and/or as bankers.
• Public Policy: Graduates can work in the public sector, where they will use their knowledge of economics to help develop public policies and programs that promote economic growth and development.
• Market Research: Graduates with a degree in economics can work as market researchers, where they will analyze market data and trends to help businesses make informed decisions about their products and services.
• Financial Analysis: Graduates can work as financial analysts and use their knowledge of economic principles to analyze and interpret financial data to make informed decisions.
• Management Consulting: Economics graduates can work as management consultants, where they will be responsible for advising businesses on various aspects of management, including strategy, operations and organizational structure.
• Data Analysis: Graduates can work as data analysts and use their knowledge of economics and econometrics to analyze and interpret large sets of data to inform business and policy decisions.
• Entrepreneurship: Graduates can use their knowledge of economics to start their own businesses and become successful entrepreneurs.
• Government Services: Graduates may join civil service.