Career Day

The Master’s in Applied Economics program hosts a Career Day each fall and spring as part of the Professional Development Course. Career Day consists of a networking lunch, mock interviews, a panel discussion, and a reception.

A networking lunch gives students the opportunity to meet and visit with professionals.

Firms, Government Departments, and non-profits attend. Recent recruiters and interviewers include.

  • Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
  • Bates White Economic Consulting
  • Charles River Associates
  • The Energy Authority
  • Florida Chamber of Commerce Foundation
  • Florida Department of Revenue, Office of Tax Research
  • Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Florida Taxwatch
  • Integrated Musculoskeletal Care
  • Mather Economics
  • Softcrylic
  • Resolution Economics
  • Revenue Management Solutions

Undergraduates and master’s students attend the panel discussion. Professionals introduce their empoyer and talk about a typical day on the job.

Alumni of the program discuss how they utilize the skills gained in the master’s program.

After the panel discussion, additional alumni, program faculty, and students are invited to a reception.

The reception allows master’s students to network with faculty, alumni, and professionals.