Applied Economics

About the Major
The Applied Economics major prepares you for a wide variety of careers in public policy and business analysis including finance, trade, environmental management and more.
The curriculum provides a strong background in economic theory and empirical methods. Students select an emphasis area related to their career goals.
Career Outcomes
Where do students work after graduation?
Where do students work after graduation?
Job Title | Employer |
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Account Representative | Aon |
Assistant Project Manager | Stahl Construction |
Associate Banker | Chase Bank |
Associate Business Analyst | 3 Bridge BoomLab |
Associate Logistics Analyst | Ecolab |
Business Analyst | JLL |
Business Development Representative | Thomson Reuters |
Business Development Representative | Zacks Investment Research |
Category Development Manager | The HEINEKEN Company |
Consulting Analyst | Accenture |
Credit Analyst | BMO Harris Bank |
Development Analyst | Dominium |
Financial Advisor | Equitable Advisors |
Financial Analyst | PFM |
Financial Consultant | Wells Fargo |
Internal Sales Analyst | GridBeyond, LLC. |
Investment Coordinator | WayCrosse, Inc. |
Investment Specialist | MassMutual |
Logistics Management Analyst | Northrop Grumman |
Market Research Assistant | Barr Engineering Co. |
Operations Technical Analyst | Allianz |
Patient Services Manager | Sodexo |
Portfolio Analyst | Allianz |
Procurement Specialist | Ecolab |
Sales & Operations Manager | GEMS |
Sales Development Representative | Perforce Software |
Supply Chain Specialist | Hearthside Food Solutions |
Trading Intern | Cargill |
Where do students continue education after graduation?
Where do students continue education after graduation?
Program | School |
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Accountancy | University of Minnesota |
Accounting | Indiana University |
Agriculture and Applied Economics | University of Wisconsin |
Analytics | Capella University |
Applied Economics | University of Minnesota |
Applied Economics | University of Minnesota |
Applied Economics | University of Michigan |
Applied Economics | Cornell University |
Business Analytics | University of Washington |
Data Science | DePaul |
Economics | South Dakota State University |
Food Safety | Servsafe |
Information Security | Carnegie Mellon University |
Law | University of Minnesota |
Management & Systems | New York University |
Nonprofit Management Certificate | University of Minnesota |
Public Policy | Humphrey School of Public Affiars |
Real Estate Finance | University of Cambridge |
Real Estate License | Kaplan |
Sports Management | University of Minnesota |
Where students interned and gained experience during school
Where are alumni 5 years after graduation?
Where are alumni 5 years after graduation?
Job Title | Employer |
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Account Manager | C.H. Robinson |
Accounting and Risk Analyst | CHS Inc. |
Area Group Sales Manager | Aimbridge Hospital |
Associate Director - MetLife Agricultural Finance | MetLife |
Brand Development Manager | PepsiCo |
Buyer | Bumble Bee Foods |
Client Service Associate | Annex Wealth Management |
Consultant | Verdant Associates |
Credit Analyst | John Deere Financial |
Data Engineer | University of Minnesota |
Demand Planner | Land O'Lakes |
Finance Professional II | University of Minnesota |
Financial Advisor | AXA Financial |
Institutional Data Analyst | Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science |
Lead Supply Chain Analyst - Supply Chain Strategy | Target |
Premium Packing Platform Leader | P&G |
Production Team Leader | Cytiva |
Regionalized Auto Claims Representative - Tier 2 | Farmers Insurance |
Senior Accountant | Animal Humane Society |
Senior Associate | Impendi Analytics |
Senior Consultant | Northern Trust Corporation |
Senior Decision Scientist, Marketing | Remitly |
Senior Demand Planning Analyst | Best Buy |
Senior Financial Analyst | Presidium Group |
Sr. Business Partner - Business Partnerships & Negotiations | Target |
Sr. Demand Forecasting Analyst | Best Buy |
Strategic Pricing Associate | Uber Freight |
Where are alumni 10 years after graduation?
Where are alumni 10 years after graduation?
Job Title | Employer |
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Account Executive | Travelers |
Associate Client Reporting Analyst | Voya Financial |
Business Analyst | University of Minnesota |
Business Line Reporting and Planning Financial Analyst | U.S. Bank |
Business Support Consultant | Wells Fargo Home Mortgage |
Category Manager | Batteries Plus Bulbs |
Consumer Business Group - Global Service Lead | 3M |
Crop Protection Program Marketing Manager | Land O'Lakes |
Director of Credit | JCPenny |
Energy Trader | Boston Energy Trading and Marketing |
Finance Manager | Optum |
IT Cutover Project Manager (M&A and Divestitures) | Cargill |
Management Consultant | EY |
Marketing Analytics Manager | U.S. Bank |
National Account Manager | The Clorox Company |
Operations Analyst | 1st Armored Division |
Operations Manager II | U.S. Bank |
Senior Grain Merchandiser | Cargill |
Senior Manager - Modern Data Center Channel Sales | Dell EMC |
Senior Retirement Plan Sales Consultant | Capital Group |
Senior Software Developer | 3M |
Senior Store Operations Manager - Strategic Accounts | Digital River |
Speciality Development Executive | LabCorp |
Sr. TSS Operations Analyst | Target Corporation |
Supply Chain Manager of Ancient Grains and Edible Seeds | Bay State Milling Company |
Underwriter | Zurich North America |
Vice President - Counterparty Oversight Manager | Two Harbors Investment Corp. |
Waste Stream Manager | Costco Wholesale |
Full outcomes report including salary, locations, satisfaction, and more
Common Entry-Level Job Titles
- Assistant Policy Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Business Development Representative
- Consultant
- Credit Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Insurance Underwriter
- Investment Coordinator
- Sales Representative
- Supply Chain Specialist
- Trading & Risk Analyst
Top Employers
- Allianz
- Best Buy
- Cargill
- Dominium
- Ecolab
- Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
- PFM
- U.S. Bank
- United Health Group
- University of Minnesota
- Wells Fargo
Types of Employers
- Agricultural business organizations
- Banks and financial institutions
- Consulting and wealth management firms
- Government agencies
- Healthcare
- Insurance companies
- Nonprofit agencies
- Research centers and universities
- Retail
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Additional Resources
In addition to these resources we recommend the following strategies to locate more information about careers related to your major:
- O*NET and Careerwise. These tools provide comprehensive information about a wide range of careers including typical duties, salaries, employment outlook, skills and interests.
- Locate professional associations related to your major or career interests by conducting a Google Search on “(Name of major/career area/industry) professional associations.” Try these keywords: economics, applied, business, analyst, financial, adviser, policy, supply chain
- Get involved in one of the many industry-related student groups on campus. These groups provide links to experiences, guest speakers, and discussion with like-minded students.
- Study Abroad Information for Applied Economics