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Economics: International Studies

Build real skills through hands-on coursework and close work with faculty at EIU in Economics: International Studies - with support from day one to graduation.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Arts
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 43 in Major
Careers
Managers
Economics: International Studies students at EIU

Why Study Economics: International Studies at EIU?

  • 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 EIU

Hands-On Experience

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

What You'll Learn

Coursework in Economics: International Studies blends foundational theory with hands-on practice, so you graduate with skills you can put to work right away. You'll learn from faculty who know you by name, in classes small enough to ask questions and dig deeper.

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$141,900
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
  • Social Science Research Assistants

Career Insights

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

Connect With Us

Dr. Ahmed S. Abou-Zaid
Professor and Director of Economics, Interim Associate Dean, Lumpkin College of Business and Technology
asabouzaid@eiu.edu
2821 Coleman Hall 2821
217-581-3812
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Old Main
217-581-2223
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