Economics and Computation, BS

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Economics and Computation, BS

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Shape Digital Marketplaces

Students working on computers Prepare to thrive in the digital economy in our program at the ÿ�մ�� that offers a cutting-edge combination of economics and computer science. Our program integrates economic reasoning, empirical data analysis, computer systems, programming, and web technology to prepare you for a variety of positions managing large, complex digital marketplaces.

Where an Economics and Computation Degree Will Take You

With a degree in Economics and Computation, you can pursue careers that blend quantitative analysis, programming, and economic modelling to solve real-world problems. Here is a selection of industry needs in this field: economic modeling and simulation, where professionals use computational techniques to predict market trends, and business optimization, where companies leverage data to enhance efficiency and decision-making; AI and machine learning, you can develop predictive models for financial markets, consumer behavior, or policy evaluation; market analysis with big data involves extracting insights from large datasets to drive business strategies and public policy.

Specific roles include data analyst, interpreting complex datasets to guide business decisions; algorithmic trader, designing automated trading strategies; policy analyst, evaluating economic policies using computational methods; business intelligence analyst, transforming raw data into actionable insights; economist, applying statistical models to economic forecasting; data scientist, utilizing machine learning to analyze vast datasets; and information systems analyst, optimizing data-driven decision-making for organizations.

Economists

Data Scientists

Financial Analysts

Operations Research Analysts

Market Research Analysts

$115,730 Median Salary

Economists (master’s usually required)

Employment of economists is projected to grow 5 percent from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

ÿ�մ�� 1,000 openings for economists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$108,020 Median Salary

Data Scientists

Employment of data scientists is projected to grow 36 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations.

ÿ�մ�� 20,800 openings for data scientists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$99,890 Median Salary

Financial Analysts

Overall employment of financial analysts is projected to grow 9 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations.

ÿ�մ�� 30,700 openings for financial analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$83,640 Median Salary

Operation Research Analysts

Employment of operations research analysts is projected to grow 23 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations.

ÿ�մ�� 11,300 openings for operations research analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$74,680 Median Salary

Market Research Analysts

Employment of market research analysts is projected to grow 8 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations.

ÿ�մ�� 88,500 openings for market research analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Program Details

Imagine combining economic reasoning with cutting-edge tech skills; you're not just studying markets - you're shaping them.

Hans Czap, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Economics, Economics and Computation Program Advisor

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Learn what you need to enter the fast-growing field of digital markets with your BS in Economics and Computation!

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