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Understanding the fundamentals of economics is excellent preparation for careers in business, industry, banking and government, graduate work in economics and social sciences, and advanced professional education in law, journalism, and business. RMU’s economics program provides insight into decision-making, which is applicable in both the public and private sectors of the economy. 

Studies lead to the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree with a concentration in economics.

The economics program equips you to:

  • Comprehend economic theory.
  • Apply the economic way of thinking to personal, professional, and social decision-making.

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Many different positions are held by economics graduates, including auditor, environmental planner, loan officer, market analyst, economic analyst, purchasing analyst, sales analyst, budget analyst, credit analyst, loan review analyst, real estate appraiser, stockbroker, lobbyist, import/export agent, pricing analyst, reporter, consultant, product manager, statistician, insurance agent, research analyst and underwriter.

Recent Graduates Work Here:
Allan J. Popa, CPA, Allstate Insurance, Combined Insurance of America, Dollar Bank, Essere Corp., FreeMarkets, The Hillman Company, Merrill Lynch, Park Place Entertainment, Pittsburgh Dispatch Services, PNC Bank, Progressive Insurance, ServiceLink LP, Todd Organization of Pittsburgh, UPMC Health System, Wesco Distribution.

2010 national mean bachelor-level, entry-level salaries: (information from the National Association of Colleges and Employers)

By type of employer   

By job function   

Accounting Services

$54,746

Accounting (Private)

$50,875

Aerospace

$52,332

Accounting (Public)

$48,906

Banking (Commercial)

$50,037

Auditing (Private)

$49,583

Banking (Investment)

$59,313

Commercial Banking (Lending)

$43,799

Consulting Services

$59,994

Consulting

$56,811

Financial Services

$50,403

Financial/Treasury Analysis

$53,926

Government (Federal)

$42,209

Insurance (Underwriting)

$48,500

Household & Personal Care Products

$49,375

Investment Banking (Corporate Finance)

$53,761

Insurance

$45,043

Management Trainee

$44,831

Petroleum & Coal Products

$53,500

Portfolio Management/Brokerage

$51,179

Retail/Wholesale Trade

$44,187

Sales

$40,292

2009 RMU Salary Survey:

Finance Majors:   

Mean:  $39,914

Range:  $30,200- $47,200



FRESHMAN/Fall Semester FRESHMAN/Spring Semester
Reading & Writing Strategies Argument and Research
Principles of Macroeconomics Principles of Microeconomics
Humanities: Art and Music Intro Decision Support Systems
General Psychology Principles of Sociology
United States History I Reading Literature: Coming of Age
SOPHOMORE/Fall Semester SOPHOMORE/Spring Semester
Public Speaking and Persuasion Statistics
Finite Math & Applied Calculus Principles of Marketing
Science elective Managerial Accounting
Intro to Ethics Managment Theory and Practice
Intro to Financial Accounting Intermediate Microeconomics
Intermediate Macroeconomics  
JUNIOR/Fall Semester JUNIOR/Spring Semester
Business Professional Communication International Business
Legal Environment of Business Any course in the Economics discipline
Principles of Finance     Business elective
Management Science                       General elective
Business Enterprise/Public Policy General elective
General elective  
SENIOR/Fall Semester SENIOR/Spring Semester
International Business Strategic Management
Money and Banking Economics        
Economics         Business
Business Elective
Business                             Elective

 

Internship Employers: 
Acacia Financial, Atlas Brokerage, ESPN, First Investors Corp., Jackson-Hewitt, Prudential Financial, Tri-Point Mortgage, UPMC Health System, U.S. Steel, West Penn Financial Group

RMU’s business faculty is a diverse group with corporate and global business experience, bringing the advantage of real-world knowledge directly into the classroom. Many hold professional certifications in their discipline, and they guide our students in pursuing professional certifications.

Our faculty members are actively involved with the business community and professional organizations, providing endless educational and networking opportunities for our students, both in and outside of classroom. They also conduct applied research projects on emerging business topics involving our students. They take pride in getting to know their students from day one and in being part of their career path after graduation.

Higher education is an investment in your future and your quality of life. At Robert Morris University, we will work closely with you to show you how to finance your education through a combination of need-based financial aid, scholarships, and financing strategies to make your education attainable.

RMU has one of the lowest tuition rates of all private institutions in the state, but we know that financing your education can be complicated, and your family might need help understanding your options.

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