Career Opportunities for Majors in Environmental & 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 four 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.
Food Science and Management Economics: This option, offered in cooperation with the food science curriculum, is designed for students with a strong interest in the management aspects of food science, process, production and product development.
A Sample of Related 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 | Int'l. Trade Specialist | Sales Representative |
| Cost Analyst | Investment Banking Analyst | Securities Broker |
Types of Employers
| Private & Nonprofit Organizations | ||
| Banks | Economic Development Councils | Food Marketing Chains |
| Brokerage Firms | Economic Research Foundations | Import/Export Firms |
| Business Journals/Publishers | Educational Institutions | Insurance Companies |
| Chambers of Commerce | Environmental Consultants | Investment Banks |
| Chemical Corporations | Farm Credit Agencies | Manufacturers |
| Consulting Firms | Food & Beverage Companies | Market Research Firms |
| Government Agencies | ||
| Dept. of Agriculture | Dept. of Food & Nutrition | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Dept. of Energy | Dept. of Reclamation | Federal Reserve Bank |
| Dept. of Environmental Protection | Dept. of the Treasury | Food & Drug Administration |
| Dept. of Finance | Economic Research Service | Int'l. 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 |
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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Last Updated: 06/06/2011