Bachelor in Economics
Bachelor in Economics
Drive economic transformation in the digital era
A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY
IE University, recognized internationally for its high-quality teaching and prestigious partnerships, enables graduates to compete for top positions globally, across all industries. We help our rich diversity of students to shape and launch their professional careers, equipping them with all the resources and skills they need to succeed in the job market of today and tomorrow.
Our unique learning environment facilitates professional and personal growth, empowering students to discover their full potential while guiding them down their personalized professional journey.
Our students develop highly sought-after profiles and are actively recruited by employers of leading corporations even before they graduate. Our extensive network and close ties with the business world offers endless opportunities, from important positions in major multinational companies to roles in smaller organizations and startups. Other students choose to develop entrepreneurial projects, either during or after their studies, building and managing their own companies.
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Class of 2025 Career Outcomes
The Bachelor in Economics prepares graduates to understand and address the economic forces shaping markets, businesses, and societies. Within six months of graduation, the vast majority of students have already taken their next step, whether pursuing careers in finance, consulting, data analysis, public policy, and international organizations, or continuing their studies at leading institutions worldwide.
*2025 data reported by students 6 months after graduation.
Where Our Graduates Work
Sectors Where Our Graduates Work
Where our graduates work
Where our graduates work
Graduate Roles and Career Paths
Finance Roles
- Finance Associate
- Credit Risk Analyst
- Wealth Management Graduate Program
- M&A Graduate Program
- Mergers and Acquisitions Analyst
- Private Bank Analyst
- Private Equity Analyst
- Finance Operations Specialist
- Financial Analyst
- Fixed Income Sales & Trading Desk
- Transaction ManagerÂ
Sales Roles
- Trade and Business Development Representative
- Business Development Manager
- Customer Success Renewal Assistant
- Demand Generation Graduate
- Internal Sales Representative
Operations Roles
- Graduate Program, Global Procurement Department
- Administrative Assistant
- Technical Support Officer for Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact (MEI)/Logistics
Tech Roles
- Business Analytics Specialist
Consulting Roles
- Junior Consultant
Academic Roles
- Research Assistant
- Scholar
PROFESSIONAL CAREERS
Your degree from IE University opens you up to a world of opportunity. Upon graduation, you’ll be ready to start a career in a range of areas across sectors.
ECONOMIC CONSULTANT
Societies, companies and governments need to keep up with changes in the economic environment that deeply affect the groups and individuals that shape them. You will have the expertise needed to become an economic consultant ready to understand individuals’ needs, and propose actions to satisfy them by optimizing the allocation of limited resources.
POLICY DEVELOPER
An innovative future, where existing policies are no longer relevant, requires professionals capable of understanding regulatory uncertainty. Policy developers review, improve and implement policies and strategies on a variety of matters related to the economic development of companies and governments.
BEHAVIORAL ECONOMICS ADVISOR
Research has shown that many traditional economic principles are inconsistent with natural and irrational human behavior. By studying and understanding the fundamentals of human behavior and its implications in classic economic theory, you will develop the skills necessary to restructure economic principles and propose solutions to the most pressing economic challenges faced by companies and organizations.
FINANCIAL MARKET ANALYST
Finance is a data-driven industry. The biggest challenge of a financial analyst is being able to understand and analyze financial statements, market trends and microeconomic conditions. As a financial market analyst, you will be able to make business recommendations for companies and organizations, and predict outcomes of deals and financial operations.
GOVERNMENT RESEARCH CONSULTANT
The public sector is an exigent environment. In today’s ever changing world and with the rise of big data, governments are demanding profiles able to use the avalanche of information available to come up with efficient solutions. As a government researcher, you will discover and generate actionable ideas that will influence state and local government policies, helping to transform organizations.
SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY ADVISOR
The rise of renewables, environmental consciousness, growing levels of automation and public pressure for transparency are paving the way for companies and government to step up to the challenge of sustainability. As a sustainable economy advisor, you will be able to assist the public and private sectors to increase economic growth in a sustainable and scalable way.
WHERE DO OUR STUDENTS WORK?
Graduation is only the first step in your professional journey. Bachelor in Economics graduates go on to varied careers in a number of sectors. Many of our alumni currently work for top companies such as KPMG, Deloitte and Deutsche Bank. Interested to find out more about our inspiring alumni? Read their stories here!
BUILD UP YOUR CV WITH OUR INITIATIVES
YOUNG CORPORATE PROGRAM (YCP)
Accelerate your career with experiences from day one. Build skills through real-world opportunities, mentorship and connections.
IEU LABS
Gain internship-like experience from your first year. Choose labs that build your professional profile, develop practical skills and connect you with leading organizations.
UNSSC SUMMER PROGRAM
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Develop leadership skills and make an impact by leading, mentoring and inspiring others.
- Student Government
- Student Ambassadors
- Peer Mentoring
- Leadership Development Programs
- Student Clubs Leadership Positions
INTERNSHIPS FROM DAY ONE
COMPETITIONS
Put your skills to the test and stand out by participating in competitions such as:
- Case Competitions
- Hackathons
- Innovation Challenges
- Business Simulations
- Design Challenges
- Moot Courts
RESEARCH ASSISTANCE WITH OUR FACULTY
IMPACT CAPSTONES
YOUR OWN PATH
Graduating is only the first step in your ongoing professional journey. See where our former students are and discover the endless opportunities that await IE University’s graduates.
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Access Exclusive Opportunities After Your Bachelor’s Degree
Discover the opportunities offered at IE University and through our global partners to advance your education and access master’s programs. Explore our partnerships and graduate pathways to elevate your journey, strengthen your career prospects and unlock your full potential.
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Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT JOBS CAN ECONOMICS GRADUATES GET?
Roles across Finance, Sales, Operations, Tech and Consulting — real graduates now work at companies like KPMG, Deloitte and Deutsche Bank.
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IS ECONOMICS A GOOD CAREER FOR THE FUTURE GLOBAL ECONOMY?
Yes. The Bachelor in Economics prepares graduates for careers in areas such as finance, consulting, data analysis, public policy and international organizations. From the class of 2025, 91% of job seekers were working within six months of graduation, while 36% of graduates pursued further education at leading global institutions.
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CAN YOU GET A HIGH-PAYING JOB WITH ONLY A BACHELOR'S IN ECONOMICS?
Yes — graduates are recruited by leading corporations even before graduation, for roles in finance, consulting and technology.
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WHAT IS THE CORPORATE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM FOR ECONOMICS STUDENTS?
The Corporate Mentorship Program connects students with volunteer mentors from around the world. Students build relationships with senior professionals from different industries, develop specific skills, explore potential career paths and learn directly about business functions and sectors.
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