... Economics?
As students consider prospective major fields, economics is very frequently overlooked. Why? One reason is that students have relatively little exposure to formal training in economics prior to college. Find out more below about what economics is about, what economists do, and whether economics is the major for you.
- Should I Consider a Major in Economics?
- Many Reasons for Majoring in Economics (Cal State LA)
(also follow the additional links at the site) - Careers in Business Economics (.pdf format, requires Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing)
(Very informative booklet produced by the
National Association for Business Economics) - "The Business Economist at Work," a series of articles from the National Association for Business Economics' journal, Business Economics (articles are in .pdf format and require Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing)
- Economics and a Liberal Arts Education (Vassar College)
- Economics in your Career (Vassar College)
- Jobs For People With a Degree in Economics (Thomas Cook)
... Transportation/Logistics?
Goods and people are moved every day by trucks, buses, airplanes, ships and other means of transportation. In the United States, the transportation industry represents an area of rapid growth and opportunity. Industrial and consulting firms, transportation companies and Federal, state, and local governments all hire Transportation Management graduates. Qualified students are prepared for positions in inventory control, warehouse and materials management, transport service marketing, route development and scheduling, policy analysis and planning, and the management of urban and rural transportation systems.
