The Bachelor of Science in business economics and finance prepares students for a variety of career paths: entry-level positions in financial analysis and services or in many areas of government service; graduate study in economics, finance, or business; and the study of business-related areas of law. Majors with strong academic records can complete the master's in economics and finance at SIUE in one additional year.
The Business Economics and Finance degree will prepare you to be a business professional who understands the economic and financial environment in which businesses operate and analyzes how economic and financial conditions impact business performance. In addition, you will learn about the functional areas of modern business and the ethical and global issues confronting business today along with the social, political, and legal environments in which business decisions are made.
Business Economics and Finance graduates are prepared to work in a variety of settings including commercial and investment banks, brokerage houses, mutual funds, insurance companies, pension funds, and corporate finance departments. Graduates are also well prepared for many positions with government agencies, particularly those offices addressing budget, revenues, debt management, forecasting, or economic development. SIUE graduates have been successful in obtaining positions in a variety of financial services companies such as Northwestern Mutual, EdwardJones, State Farm Insurance, and Wells Fargo Securities in addition to local, regional and national banks such as TheBANK of Edwardsville, Cloverleaf Bank, USBank, Regions Bank and Bank of America. Students are strongly encouraged to obtain professional experiences through co-operative education and internship opportunities prior to graduation.
Admission to the School of Business is through a selective, competitive application process. Students must first apply to SIUE and be admitted, then complete a set of prerequisite courses before applying for admission to the School of Business. Additional information regarding admission to all undergraduate programs is available on the School of Business website and in the undergraduate catalog. Students are encouraged to work closely with their academic advisor as they make plans to apply for admission to the School of Business.
