ECON 105 Exploring Careers in Business, Economics and Consulting

Careers in economics are far more diverse than you might expect. This non-credit seminar series  introduces students to a wide range of career opportunities within the field of economics, while also emphasizing its value for those pursuing other majors. Through interactive sessions featuring guest speakers and alumni networking opportunities, students will explore various career paths and identify the skills and experiences necessary for a successful career in economics. Each session delves into essential themes, including critical skills for business economics and consulting, insights into economics-related career opportunities, and real-world advice from industry professionals.

Frank Mathews

Director of Data Science & AI @ HANDLE® Global | AI Innovations will be the first prersenter of the semester for ECON 105.  Frank Mathewsis a data science and AI enthusiast with a passion for transforming data into meaningful solutions and building ML/NLP systems that drive real-world impact. 

ECON 105 is open to all 

These seminars are open to all students currently enrolled in the following economics principles courses:

ECON 21000 – Principles of Economics

ECON 25100 – Microeconomics / Honors

ECON 25200 – Macroeconomics