Category: Economics

The Pathways to Employment series is back, now presented in-person! Delve into the world of investment banking with the esteemed Dr. Andrew Nevin – Research Professor and Inaugural Director, The Brainomics Venture. With a diverse background spanning from economics to policy, Dr. Nevin brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. Having spent 15 transformative years […]

I was interested with economics for the first time my senior year of high school. That was the first time I ever got to interact with this subject. It intrigued me to learn about the importance of economics in all aspects of the world. It was quite fascinating to me.

Use your time at UTD to experience as many different things as you can. EPPS degrees are also very flexible, so don’t feel limited in your career choices.

I’ve enjoyed the flexibility the Economics major gives me, I was able to take upper level econ classes in my freshman year and get involved with more challenging topics early on which was exciting.

I am still in touch with a number of classmates from my time at UTD.  Most of them were fellow teammates on law-related competition teams (mock trial or mediation), and when we’re all in town, we try to catch up over lunch or dinner.  We made so many great memories during our time together which has helped us maintain that bond even after graduating.   

My EPPS education sets the foundation for how I facilitate my own classes. When I build my courses and think about content and assignments, the first thing I do is put myself in the shoes of my
students.

Throughout my graduate student career, I have routinely sought out opportunities to improve my teaching skills. For example, I have participated in various workshops, training programs, and initiatives that offered me new insights regarding cutting-edge pedagogical skills and strategies. These skills and strategies are those that I now implement daily in the classroom.

Two EPPS professors with the Texas Schools Project (TSP) are being recognized for their contributions to the 2023 Economic Report of the President released by the Biden-Harris Administration. The report, which was published by the Council of Economic Advisers, outlines the administration’s economic accomplishments and priorities for the coming year.  TSP’s director Trey Miller, associate […]

The key to success in EPPS is to be enthusiastic about learning and building a rapport with our amazing professors!

I was interested in eventually working in policy, and economics seemed to me to be the foundation from which all effective policy was based. I felt that having a strong understanding of economics as well as the way economic policy could affect individuals would be invaluable in any policy area I would want to eventually work in.

As a financial analyst with Mercer Capital, I work on the valuation of public and private companies, financial institutions, employee stock ownership plans, estate and gift tax planning, and other corporate entities. My favorite thing is the exposure to a variety of industries. 

Get as much of a variety of courses as you can from different schools.

Your degree has the potential of offering you an exciting life that has an incredible impact on your world.

Don’t think of graduation as the end of learning. The degree can open the door to great opportunities, but you must keep stretching your mind and thinking about the next step forward.

I took an unpaid internship and it ended up being instrumental in helping me get an interview and ultimately a position at GAO.

Your efforts today will secure your success tomorrow.

Work hard, learn the material (do not just memorize to pass the tests!), pay attention to details, be proactive about networking, do what you say you are going to do, do the right thing, and you will succeed in whatever it is you choose to do.