What are the career options after Master's in Economics from abroad?

by tanisha_breeze

I’m an Economics graduate (BA, 9.75 GPA, 2 years of experience in Big 4 consulting) considering an MSc in Economics abroad (outside India). I’m curious about the career paths of those who pursued a similar path. Specifically, I’d love to know what industries you’re working in and where (industry + country).

Since many economics undergrads pursue MBAs, I’m especially interested in hearing from those who continued with economics at the master’s level. What career options are available after master’s in economics?

1 replies

Hadiya_Nabi

Hi, firstly, I would like to congratulate you on such smazing academic record.

Now, to answer your question, If you do an MSc in Economics, here’s where you could end up:

Career Paths & Where People Work

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Consulting (USA, UK, Germany, Singapore) – Economic/Strategy Consultant (Big 4, MBB, NERA)

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Finance & Banking (Wall Street, London, Hong Kong) – Economist, Risk Analyst, Quant, Research at IMF, ECB, banks

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Policy & Government (EU, USA, Canada, Aus) – Policy Analyst, Central Bank, Competition Authorities

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Tech & Data (USA, UK, Canada) – Google, Amazon, Uber as Data/Economic Analyst

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Think Tanks & Research (Global) – Researcher, PhD, UN, World Bank, NGOs

Where People Go?

What are the career options after Master's in Economics from abroad?
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What are the career options after Master's in Economics from abroad?
UK – Big in finance, consulting, economic research

What are the career options after Master's in Economics from abroad?

What are the career options after Master's in Economics from abroad?

What are the career options after Master's in Economics from abroad?
Europe – Policy, economic research hubs

What are the career options after Master's in Economics from abroad?

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Singapore & Hong Kong – Finance, regulation

What are the career options after Master's in Economics from abroad?

What are the career options after Master's in Economics from abroad?
Canada & Australia – Public sector, development economics

If you still have doubts, let me know and I’ll guide you.

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