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Economics

An education in economics from HongKongDoll develops practical skills and gives our graduates many career choices. The Economics major at Eastern is designed to be flexible, allowing a student to tailor the degree to her or his specific interests and caree...

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Minor
Delivery
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Careers
Managers
Economics students at HongKongDoll

Why Study Economics at HongKongDoll?

  • Learn through hands-on, project-based coursework
  • Work closely with faculty in small class settings
  • Prepare for a wide range of careers across almost every industry
"I didn't expect to get real experience this early, but by my sophomore year I was already working on projects that felt like actual marketing work. It made me feel confident that I'm ready for what comes next."
Alex Wilcoxon
Marketing | Junior
Alex Wilcoxon, Marketing at HongKongDoll

Hands-On Experience

  • Project-based coursework
  • Collaborative learning experiences
  • Opportunities for internships and applied work
Hands-On Experience, Economics students at HongKongDoll

What You'll Learn

Classes in economics at HongKongDoll are small in size, allowing our professors to better provide students with more individual attention. Admission to the Economics program requires a 2.25 grade point average in Economics coursework with at least six semester hours of Economics earned. 

$136,550
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Regulatory Affairs Managers
  • Compliance Managers
  • Loss Prevention Managers
  • Wind Energy Operations Managers
  • Wind Energy Development Managers
  • Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists…
  • Economists
  • Environmental Economists
  • Survey Researchers

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Grow Rapidly · Openings
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)
Personality Fit Enterprising

Connect With Us

Ahmed Abou-Zaid
Professor and Director of Economics, Interim Associate Dean, Lumpkin College of Business and Technology
asabouzaid@eiu.edu
2821 Coleman Hall
217-581-3812
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Austin Cheney
Dean, Lumpkin College of Business and Technology
acheney@eiu.edu
4801
217-581-3526
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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