An economics major is broad and analytical, which is its strength and its ambiguity: it feeds finance, data and policy careers without mapping onto one exam-gated route. This page lays out where it leads and which exams - if any - belong on the path you choose.
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Economics
Economics is a broad, analytical major that feeds finance, data and policy careers rather than a single exam-gated profession. There is no economics licensing exam; the credentials that matter depend on direction (CFA for investing, FRM for risk, GMAT or GRE for graduate study).
Where this major leads
The careers this degree commonly feeds, and the path to each - including the exams along the way.
- Financial Analyst Entry Financial AnalystFinancial AnalystFinancial Analyst (mid)Senior Financial AnalystView the full path →
- Portfolio Manager Investment / Research AnalystResearch AnalystSenior / Buy-side AnalystPortfolio ManagerView the full path →
- Management Consultant Undergraduate / Pre-consultingAnalyst / Junior ConsultantMBA candidateConsultant / Senior ConsultantEngagement Manager / Principal / PartnerView the full path →
FAQ
- Is there an economics certification or licence?
- No. Economics is mostly academic and analytical, with no single licensing exam. Economics graduates who move into finance often take the CFA or FRM; those heading to graduate or business school take the GRE or GMAT.