BS Economics Business

At UNL, the BS Economics Business program emphasizes hands-on learning, allowing students to apply economic theories in real-world settings. Through internships, research projects, and collaborative courses, students gain valuable experience that enhances their academic journey and career prospects.

Key Experiential Learning Opportunities:

• Internships: Students are encouraged to participate in internships that connect academic preparation with practical work experience. These internships involve meaningful projects, supervision, and mentorship, helping students develop skills necessary for specific employers, industries, or job functions.

• Experiential Learning Courses: The program includes courses designated as experiential learning, which may involve case or project-based learning, community engagement, creative activities, education abroad, fieldwork, leadership, research, or student teaching. These courses provide opportunities to apply classroom knowledge in real-world contexts.

• Capstone Projects: In the final semester, students undertake a capstone course that involves solving real-world, company-based business analytics problems under the supervision of a faculty member, applying their learning to practical challenges.

• Study Abroad Programs: Students have the opportunity to participate in study abroad programs, such as a six-week program in Kobe, Japan, which includes both academic coursework and internships, providing international exposure and practical experience.

• Career Services: UNL's Business Career Center offers personalized career coaching, job fairs, and employer networking events focused on economics and related fields to help students secure internships and employment post-graduation.

• State-of-the-Art Facilities: The College of Business is housed in Howard L. Hawks Hall, a modern facility offering classrooms, collaborative spaces, and access to the latest technology and resources.

These experiential learning opportunities complement academic coursework, ensuring students graduate with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for success in economics.

This program prepares students for careers as business analysts, economic consultants, financial advisors, and policy analysts, blending economics with business insights.

• UNL’s Career Services offer internship placement, career counseling, and employer engagement focused on business economics students.

• About 83% of graduates gain employment or continue studies within six months, with average starting salaries near $57,000.

• Partnerships with Nebraska-based companies and industries provide students with real-world internship and job options.

• Accredited by AACSB, ensuring high standards recognized by employers.

• Graduates find work in sectors including agriculture, finance, healthcare, and government.

Further Academic Progression:
Graduates often pursue MBAs, master’s degrees in economics or finance, or professional certifications like CFA.