About the Program
Gain in-demand skills in economic analysis and become a valuable asset to business or government. The Applied Economics option emphasizes hands-on learning and real-world applications such as banking, regulation, and economic forecasting.
The Polytechnic Experience
Gain hands-on experience in Economics by using industry-standard tools, collaborating on faculty research, competing in data analysis contests, and engaging in activities like Federal Reserve visits through the Economics Club.
Career Outcomes
Courses
Cal Poly Pomona’s Applied Economics option in the Bachelor of Science in Economics equips students with practical skills and knowledge tailored for business and government sectors. This focus on real-world applications prepares graduates for careers in various industries or advanced studies in business-related fields. Students gain expertise in using economic principles to solve practical problems, making them well-suited for roles that require a blend of economic theory and business acumen. The program emphasizes hands-on experience with tools such as Excel, Stata, and R, ensuring that students are adept at applying their learning to real-life scenarios, which is crucial for success in business and government positions.
What is the Difference?
Applied vs Quantitative Economics
The Applied Economics option focuses largely on tangible business applications. It will provide you with an ideal foundation for employment in business or government sectors. The Quantitative Economics option focuses more on the theoretical and technical aspects of the field- preparing you for graduate work in economics, and other technically challenging fields such as finance, actuary science, risk analysis and applied statistics.
