Economics - Business Economics Emphasis | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingInstructingCritical ThinkingLearning StrategiesActive Learning

Knowledge

MathematicsEducation and TrainingEconomics and AccountingEnglish Language

Abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionSpeech ClarityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionNear VisionProblem Sensitivity

Tasks

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as econometrics, p
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, b

Technology

Analytical or scientific softwareComputer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareInformation retrieval or search software

Tools

Carousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersComputer projectorsConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersHandheld microphonesInteractive whiteboard controllersInteractive whiteboardsLaptop computers

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceRecognitionWorking ConditionsRelationshipsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium25-1063.00	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

Graduate and advanced undergraduate seminars in specialized areas such as labor economics, macroeconomic theory, or applied econometrics — design and lead autonomously, integrating current research frontiers into course content.
Complex non-routine student performance challenges — assess and address through differentiated instructional approaches and individualized feedback within a research-intensive university context.
Original peer-reviewed research — conduct, write, and publish in top-tier economics journals or academic presses, advancing knowledge in a recognized subfield.
Full course curricula — plan, evaluate, and substantially revise across multiple offerings, aligning content with evolving disciplinary standards and institutional accreditation requirements.
Comprehensive examination programs at the graduate level — design, administer, and evaluate, including qualifying examinations that assess mastery of doctoral-level economic theory and methods.
Analytical and financial modeling software — apply proficiently to generate and interpret sophisticated econometric analyses used as pedagogical illustrations and in independent research.
Emerging developments across several areas of economics — synthesize through active participation in national and international professional conferences, incorporating insights into both teaching and scholarship.
Doctoral dissertations and master's theses — supervise and evaluate as primary or secondary advisor, guiding graduate students through original research design, data collection, and writing.
Interdisciplinary research collaborations — lead or contribute substantively, applying economic methods to complex social, policy, or business problems in partnership with colleagues across departments.
Instructional technology tools including web-based courseware and statistical computing environments — integrate strategically into course design to deepen students' applied quantitative competencies.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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