Career Opportunities for Majors in Environmental and Business Economics


Introduction

The environmental and business economics program provides students with a foundation in the principles of economics, knowledge of practical economic and analytical problem-solving techniques, an ability to apply economic concepts to the analysis of public and private policy issues, and an understanding of the institutional factors underlying and influencing policy decisions. The program qualifies students for a broad spectrum of positions in business and government, or for continued study at the graduate level. The program offers three options:

Business Economics: This option emphasizes the application of economics to business management, marketing, and finance issues in the business world and with the public and private institutional framework within which businesses operate. It familiarizes students both with analytical and decision-making techniques and tools used in the business world.

Environmental and Natural Resource Economics: This option emphasizes the application of economics to policy issues associated with environmental problems and the utilization of natural resources. It also considers the institutional framework within which public policy is developed. It is appropriate for those desiring employment with firms who must comply with environmental regulations or with government agencies concerned with environmental practices and policies.

Food Industry Economics: This option emphasizes the application of economics in the areas of food policy, marketing and finance in both the private and government sectors.

A Sample of Possible Occupations

Agricultural Broker
County Agent
Loan Specialist
Agricultural Economist
Credit Officer
Market Research Analyst
Agricultural Marketing Rep.
Customer Service Rep.
Operations Analyst
Bank Research Analyst
Economist
Pension Analyst
Commodities Trader
Environmental Lawyer
Production Superintendent
Compliance Specialist
Financial Analyst
Public Administrator
Consultant
Financial Planner
Purchasing Agent
Consumer Marketing Rep
Insurance Adjuster
Quality Control Specialist
Contract Administrator
International Trade Specialist
Sales Representative
Cost Analyst
Investment Banking Analyst
Securities Broker


Types of Employers

Private and Non-profit Organizations
Banks
Environmental Consultants
Brokerage Firms
Farm Credit Agencies
Business Journals/Publishers
Food & Beverage Companies
Chambers of Commerce
Food Marketing Chains
Chemical Corporations
Import/Export Firms
Consulting Firms
Insurance Companies
Economic Development Councils
Investment Banks
Economic Research Foundations
Manufacturers
Educational Institutions
Market Research Firms

Government Agencies
Dept. of Agriculture Dept. of the Treasury
Dept. of Energy Economic Research Service
Dept. of Environmental Protection Environmental Protection Agency
Dept. of Finance Federal Reserve Bank
Dept. of Food & Nutrition Food & Drug Administration
Dept. of Reclamation International Trade Commission


Jobs Obtained by Rutgers Graduates

(Advanced degree information not available)

Account Administrator, Prudential Mutual Fund Services Global Operations Analyst, KBC Financial Products
Account Service Representative, IMS Health Int'l. Account Consultant, AT&T Corporate Headquarters
Agricultural Statistician, US Dept. of Agriculture Investment Banker, Salomon Smith Barney, Inc.
Asst. Data Quality Analyst, IMS America, LTD Junior Accountant, Merrill Lynch
Asst. Product Manager, L&F Products Logistics Information Control, L'Oreal USA
Asst. Treasurer, National Westminster Bank of NJ Manager of Planning & Analysis, Merck & Co.
Assoc. Financial Analyst, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of NJ Marketing Analyst, Merrill Lynch & Co.
Assoc. Producer, MTV Networks Math Teacher, West New York Public Schools
Attorney, ComerFord & Callegy, LLC Mortgage Counselor, Cendant Mortgage
Banking Center Manager, Nations Bank Network Manager, Strategic Network Designs
Budget Analyst, California State Dept. of Finance Operations Analyst, The Copeland Companies
Business Manager, UMDNJ Pension Analyst, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
Business Procedures Consultant, MetLife Portfolio Manager, Merrill Lynch & Co.
Certified Financial Planner, American Express Port Manager, Del Monte Fresh Produce
Chief Financial Officer, Elmcrest Psychiatric Precious Metal Trader, Dean Witter
Client Service Manager, Information Resources Principal Consultant, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
Compliance Analyst, American Stock Exchange Program Manager for Electronic Commerce, Siemens Corp.
Contracts Administrator, Comprehensive Technologies Project Manager, American Environmental Network
Credit Rep., Farm Credit of South Jersey Project Manager, Oxford Health Plans
Currency Trader, Korbean Int'l Investment Corp. Proposal Administrator/Buyer, Atlantic Research Co.
Customer Service Rep., Dean Witter Reynolds Research Specialist, Drexel University
Customer Service Rep., Nat West Bank of NJ Sales Coordinator, Sony Electronics
District Manager, American Express Co. Sales Representative, La Haye Labs
Environmental Claims Specialist, Crum & Forster Sales Representative, The Reebok Foundation
Envir. Health Insp., Sussex County Dept. of Public Health Securities Consultant, Price Waterhouse, LLP
Envir. Health Specialist, Middlesex County Health Dept. Stock Broker, Hibbard Brown & Co.
Financial Analyst, AT&T Corporate Headquarters Teacher/Football Coach, DePaul High School/Wayne
Financial Systems Administrator, Lucent Technologies Technical Assistant, New Jersey Network
Food Industry Analyst, Food Institute Titles Product Manager, Royal Consumer Business Products

Sample of Graduate Schools Attended
Columbia Teachers College, M.Ed. Rutgers University, MS, Agricultural Economics
Ohio State University, MBA, Marketing St. Johns University, MBA

 


 

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