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The Bachelor of Science in Financial Economics program at Stuart School of Business prepares students for career opportunities at the intersection of finance and economics in all types of businesses, organizations, and government agencies.

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You’ll learn about the comprehensive scientific, mathematical, and applied skill sets required for testing and applying economic models within business settings. Our program also equips you with critical thinking skills for evaluating and improving methods that investigate the economic components that influence individual, system, and social level variables.

Through Illinois Tech’s one-of-a-kind Elevate program, you are guaranteed access to hands-on experiences—such as internships, group projects, and research— where you connect your classroom learning with real-world practice. You also receive mentoring to guide your academic studies and to prepare you to land a great job when you graduate.

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STEM-Designated Program

This is a STEM-designated program, and international graduates of the program are eligible to apply for an extension for Optional Practical Training, which allows selected students to stay and work in the United States for up to three years after graduation.

Program Overview

Stuart’s STEM-designated B.S. in Financial Economics program emphasizes the mastery of interdisciplinary quantitative methods, the application of economic and finance theory, and practical skills that students use in real-world settings. Our graduates are problem solvers who are competitive job applicants across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors.

Career Opportunities

The B.S. in Financial Economics degree provides excellent preparation for the private and public sector job markets across a wide range of industries in positions such as policy analysts, financial analysts, management consultants, or economic development practitioners.

Graduates with an education in economics have a relatively high median starting salary of $51,000 and a $78,000 average base salary, making it one of the 20 most profitable college majors, according to PayScale.com. The opportunities for wage growth are high, particularly with further education. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median of $113,940 in 2022.

Have Questions? Connect with Us

For any questions about Stuart School of Business degree programs or the application and enrollment process, contact our Director of Student Recruitment Claire Johnson.