Highlights
As an econ major at IC, you will:
- Learn how to apply statistics and mathematical tools to answer interesting questions with hands-on practice inside and outside of the classroom.
- Complete a required internship before you graduate with access to faculty and staff who will guide you through the process.
- Connect with leaders in the industry and gain industry experience before graduation.
- Engage with successful entrepreneurs throughout the program and learn from their guidance, your experience, and case studies to develop your own business plan.
- Study the differences in economics throughout the world on a global BreakAway trip to destinations such as Vienna, Hawaii, Japan, London, Ireland, and more.
- Complete research that relates to your area of interest. Recent projects include environmental economics research carried out in Japan.
鈥� IC does not teach us what to learn but how to learn.鈥�
- Arnaud Rioual 鈥�24
Outcomes
Alumni from the Illinois College economics program have found success in various careers. Recent graduates can be found throughout Central Illinois and across the country 鈥� working at Fortune 500 companies, leading at local banks, or pursuing degrees at top graduate schools. An economics degree is a valuable resource for pursuing your passion and aspiration.