Common Career Paths by Major

Explore career paths, internship employers, salary information and alumni outcomes across Love School of Business majors.

Accounting

Accounting prepares students to interpret financial information, support business decisions and help organizations meet reporting, tax and compliance needs.

鈥淭raditional鈥 Accountant

Traditional accounting careers include roles in public accounting, tax, audit, financial reporting, managerial accounting and related areas. Professionals may work with individuals, businesses or organizations to prepare and analyze financial information, ensure compliance, support decision-making and provide accounting or advisory services.

  • Public Accountant
  • Tax Accountant
  • Forensic Accountant
  • Financial Accountant
  • Managerial Accountant
  • Staff Accountant
  • Actuary

Typical position requirements

  • Bachelor鈥檚 degree in accounting or a related field
  • CPA certification may be required or preferred for some roles
  • Strong analytical, communication and attention-to-detail skills

Major employers

  • EY
  • KPMG
  • PwC
  • Deloitte

How can I prepare?

  • Complete coursework relevant to the accounting field or industry you want to pursue.
  • Understand the education and licensing requirements for CPA certification.
  • Network with large, midsize and regional accounting firms to explore different career environments.
  • Explore graduate accounting programs, including Elon鈥檚 M.S. in Accounting.

Financial Planning & Advisory

Financial planners and advisors help individuals and families make decisions about saving, investing, retirement, insurance, taxes and other long-term financial goals. Depending on the role, professionals may also recommend securities, manage client portfolios and provide ongoing investment advice.

Some positions are primarily fee-based advisory roles, while others may include brokerage responsibilities and compensation tied to investment products or transactions. Success in this field requires both strong financial knowledge and the ability to build and maintain client relationships.

Common job titles

  • Financial Planner
  • Financial Advisor
  • Wealth Management Advisor
  • Investment Advisor
  • Securities Broker

Typical position requirements

  • Bachelor鈥檚 degree in finance, accounting, business or a related field
  • Strong knowledge of investments, portfolio management and financial planning
  • Communication, relationship-building and sales skills
  • may be required or preferred for financial planning roles
  • Securities licenses or registrations may be required depending on the position

How can I prepare?

  • Recommended coursework
    • Financial Planning
    • Investments
    • Advanced Managerial Finance
    • Portfolio Management
    • Insurance
  • Professional development
    • Learn about CFP certification and securities licensing requirements.
    • Develop strong client communication and relationship-management skills.
    • Explore internships and networking opportunities in financial planning, wealth management and brokerage.

Financial Analysis & Corporate Finance

Financial analysts and corporate finance professionals help organizations make decisions about investments, operations, funding and long-term growth. Their work may include forecasting financial performance, evaluating major purchases or projects, analyzing costs and cash flow, and supporting mergers and acquisitions.

Common job titles

  • Financial Analyst
  • Corporate Finance Analyst
  • Budget Analyst
  • FP&A Analyst

Typical position requirements

  • Bachelor鈥檚 degree in finance, accounting, economics or a related field
  • Financial analysis and modeling skills
  • Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to analyze financial statements and business operations
  • Proficiency with spreadsheets and financial analysis tools
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

What might you do as an analyst?
Entry-level analysts may analyze financial statements, build financial models, forecast revenue and cash flow, evaluate capital investments, compare project costs and returns, and assess different financing or operating strategies.

How can I prepare?

  • Recommended coursework
    • Advanced Managerial Finance
    • Financial Modeling in Excel
    • Global Finance
    • Additional coursework in accounting, financial analysis, data analytics and mergers and acquisitions
  • Student involvement

Business Analytics & AI

Business Analytics & AI prepares students to use data, technology and analytical tools to solve business problems and support decision-making.

Business & Data Analysis

Business & Data Analysis

Business and data analysts help organizations use information to understand performance, identify problems, evaluate change and make better decisions. They may work across areas such as finance, marketing, operations, technology and strategy, using analytical tools to interpret data, assess business needs and recommend solutions.

Common job titles

  • Business Analyst
  • Data Analyst
  • Business Intelligence Analyst
  • Management Analyst
  • Operations Analyst
  • Financial Analyst

Typical position requirements

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with tools such as Excel, Tableau, R or similar analytics platforms
  • Ability to interpret data and identify meaningful patterns
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to gather and document business requirements
  • Time management and collaboration skills
  • Ability to translate findings into recommendations for different stakeholders

What might you do as an analyst?
Entry-level analysts may gather and analyze data, build dashboards and reports, document business requirements, evaluate processes, assess the impact of proposed changes and present recommendations to decision-makers. Analysts often work across teams to connect business needs with data-driven solutions.

How can I prepare?

  • Recommended coursework
    • Management Information Systems
    • Foundations of Business Analytics
    • Data Mining for Managerial Decision Making
    • Additional coursework in data visualization, statistics, databases, programming and artificial intelligence
  • Areas to develop
    • Data analysis and visualization
    • Business process analysis
    • Requirements gathering
    • Communication and presentation skills

Quantitative Analysis

Quantitative analysts, or 鈥渜uants,鈥 use mathematical, statistical and computational methods to solve complex financial and risk-management problems. They develop models that help organizations evaluate investments, price financial products, measure risk and support data-driven decision-making.

Common job titles

  • Quantitative Analyst
  • Quantitative Research Analyst
  • Risk Analyst
  • Financial Data Scientist
  • Quantitative Developer

Typical position requirements

  • Strong mathematics and statistics skills
  • Data analysis and modeling experience
  • Programming skills
  • Knowledge of financial markets and risk
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

What might you do as a quantitative analyst?
Entry-level quantitative analysts may build and test financial models, analyze large datasets, evaluate market or credit risk, develop forecasting tools and support investment or pricing decisions.

How can I prepare?

  • Recommended coursework
    • Foundations of Business Analytics
    • Data Mining for Managerial Decision Making
    • Additional coursework in statistics, programming, economics, finance and accounting
  • Additional preparation

Operations Research Analysis

Operations research analysts use mathematical models, data and analytical tools to help organizations solve complex operational problems. Their work may involve allocating resources, improving supply chains, developing production schedules, forecasting demand, setting prices and evaluating business processes.

Common job titles

  • Operations Research Analyst
  • Operations Analyst
  • Supply Chain Analyst
  • Decision Analyst
  • Optimization Analyst

Typical position requirements

  • Bachelor鈥檚 degree in business, analytics, mathematics or a related field
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills
  • Experience with data analysis and visualization tools
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication and writing skills
  • Ability to translate complex analysis into practical recommendations

What might you do as an analyst?
Entry-level operations research analysts may analyze operational data, build forecasting or optimization models, evaluate supply chain performance, compare resource-allocation options and help managers identify more efficient ways to operate.

How can I prepare?

  • Recommended coursework
    • Foundations of Business Analytics
    • Supply Chain and Operations Management
    • Demand Planning and Forecasting
    • Additional coursework in statistics, optimization, data analysis and supply chain management
  • Areas to develop
    • Forecasting and modeling
    • Data analysis and visualization
    • Supply chain and operations knowledge
    • Communication and presentation skills

Market Research Analysis

Market research analysts study consumers, competitors and market conditions to help organizations understand demand, identify opportunities and make informed marketing decisions. They may analyze customer behavior, evaluate potential markets, measure campaign performance and assess how factors such as pricing or product features influence purchasing decisions.

Common job titles

  • Market Research Analyst
  • Consumer Insights Analyst
  • Marketing Analyst
  • Customer Insights Analyst
  • Marketing Research Specialist

Typical position requirements

  • Bachelor鈥檚 degree in marketing, business analytics or a related field
  • Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
  • Ability to interpret consumer and market data
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Experience with research, analytics and data-visualization tools

What might you do as an analyst?
Entry-level market research analysts may collect and analyze survey, customer and market data, identify consumer trends, evaluate competitors, measure marketing performance and present findings that help organizations make decisions about products, pricing and promotion.

How can I prepare?

  • Recommended coursework
    • Foundations of Business Analytics
    • Marketing Research
    • Marketing Analytics
    • Additional coursework in statistics, consumer behavior, data visualization and digital marketing
  • Areas to develop
    • Research design and survey analysis
    • Consumer and competitor analysis
    • Data visualization
    • Communication and presentation skills

Business Economics & Consulting

Business Economics & Consulting prepares students to analyze markets, evaluate business challenges and develop evidence-based recommendations.

Economic Consulting

Economic consultants use data, economic theory and research to help organizations understand complex business, policy and market issues. They may analyze industry conditions, evaluate the economic impact of proposed decisions, conduct forecasting, support litigation or regulatory matters, and present findings to clients or other stakeholders.

Common job titles

  • Economic Analyst
  • Economic Consultant
  • Research Analyst
  • Senior Economist
  • Consulting Associate

Typical position requirements

  • Bachelor鈥檚 degree in economics or a related field for many entry-level analyst roles
  • Strong quantitative and research skills
  • Ability to analyze economic and financial data
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge of statistical and econometric methods
  • Advanced degrees may be required for senior economist or specialized consulting roles

What might you do early in your career?
Entry-level analysts may gather and analyze economic data, conduct industry and policy research, build quantitative models, prepare reports and presentations, and support senior consultants on client projects.

How can I prepare?

  • Recommended coursework
    • Economic Consulting
    • Additional coursework in econometrics, statistics, data analysis and applied economics
  • Student involvement
  • Additional preparation
    • Explore internships in consulting, research, government or related fields.
    • Consider graduate study in economics, business or another quantitative field depending on your career goals.

Economics

Economics prepares students to understand how markets, policy and human behavior shape decisions across business, government and society.

Economist

Economists study how people, businesses and governments make decisions about resources, markets and policy. They collect and analyze economic data, identify trends, develop forecasts and use economic models to help organizations understand changing conditions and make informed decisions.

Common job titles

  • Economist
  • Economic Analyst
  • Research Economist
  • Policy Analyst
  • Forecasting Analyst

Typical position requirements

  • Bachelor鈥檚 degree in economics or a related field for some entry-level roles
  • Master鈥檚 degree or PhD may be required for more advanced research or economist positions
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills
  • Experience working with economic and statistical data
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Attention to detail and problem-solving ability

What might you do early in your career?
Entry-level economists and economic analysts may collect and analyze data, monitor economic trends, build forecasting models, conduct policy or market research, and prepare reports or presentations for businesses, government agencies or research organizations.

How can I prepare?

  • Recommended coursework
    • Principles of Economics
    • Additional coursework in econometrics, statistics, forecasting and applied economics
  • Student involvement
    • Economics Club
  • Additional preparation
    • Consider a major or minor in economics.
    • Explore graduate study in economics, business or a related quantitative field depending on your career goals.

Market Research Analyst

Market research analysts study consumers, competitors and market conditions to help organizations understand demand, identify opportunities and make informed marketing decisions. They may analyze customer behavior, evaluate potential markets, measure campaign performance and assess how factors such as pricing or product features influence purchasing decisions.

Common job titles

  • Market Research Analyst
  • Consumer Insights Analyst
  • Marketing Analyst
  • Customer Insights Analyst
  • Marketing Research Specialist

Typical position requirements

  • Bachelor鈥檚 degree in marketing, business analytics or a related field
  • Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
  • Ability to interpret consumer and market data
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Experience with research, analytics and data-visualization tools

What might you do as an analyst?
Entry-level market research analysts may collect and analyze survey, customer and market data, identify consumer trends, evaluate competitors, measure marketing performance and present findings that help organizations make decisions about products, pricing and promotion.

How can I prepare?

  • Recommended coursework
    • Foundations of Business Analytics
    • Marketing Research
    • Marketing Analytics
    • Additional coursework in statistics, consumer behavior, data visualization and digital marketing
  • Areas to develop
    • Research design and survey analysis
    • Consumer and competitor analysis
    • Data visualization
    • Communication and presentation skills

Economic Consultant

Economic consultants use data, economic theory and research to help organizations understand complex business, policy and market issues. They may analyze industry conditions, evaluate the economic impact of proposed decisions, conduct forecasting, support litigation or regulatory matters, and present findings to clients or other stakeholders.

Common job titles

  • Economic Analyst
  • Economic Consultant
  • Research Analyst
  • Senior Economist
  • Consulting Associate

Typical position requirements

  • Bachelor鈥檚 degree in economics or a related field for many entry-level analyst roles
  • Strong quantitative and research skills
  • Ability to analyze economic and financial data
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge of statistical and econometric methods
  • Advanced degrees may be required for senior economist or specialized consulting roles

What might you do early in your career?
Entry-level analysts may gather and analyze economic data, conduct industry and policy research, build quantitative models, prepare reports and presentations, and support senior consultants on client projects.

How can I prepare?

  • Recommended coursework
    • Economic Consulting
    • Additional coursework in econometrics, statistics, data analysis and applied economics
  • Student involvement
  • Additional preparation
    • Explore internships in consulting, research, government or related fields.
    • Consider graduate study in economics, business or another quantitative field depending on your career goals.

Budget or Financial Analysis

Financial analysts and corporate finance professionals help organizations make decisions about investments, operations, funding and long-term growth. Their work may include forecasting financial performance, evaluating major purchases or projects, analyzing costs and cash flow, and supporting mergers and acquisitions.

Common job titles

  • Financial Analyst
  • Corporate Finance Analyst
  • Budget Analyst
  • FP&A Analyst

Typical position requirements

  • Bachelor鈥檚 degree in finance, accounting, economics or a related field
  • Financial analysis and modeling skills
  • Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to analyze financial statements and business operations
  • Proficiency with spreadsheets and financial analysis tools
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

What might you do as an analyst?
Entry-level analysts may analyze financial statements, build financial models, forecast revenue and cash flow, evaluate capital investments, compare project costs and returns, and assess different financing or operating strategies.

How can I prepare?

  • Recommended coursework
    • Advanced Managerial Finance
    • Financial Modeling in Excel
    • Global Finance
    • Additional coursework in accounting, financial analysis, data analytics and mergers and acquisitions
  • Student involvement

Policy Analysis

Policy analysts research public problems, evaluate proposed solutions and assess how policies may affect communities, organizations and the economy. Their work may involve studying legislation, analyzing data, comparing policy alternatives and preparing recommendations for government agencies, nonprofits, advocacy organizations or research institutions.

Common job titles

  • Policy Analyst
  • Research Analyst
  • Legislative Analyst
  • Public Policy Associate
  • Economic Policy Analyst

Typical position requirements

  • Bachelor鈥檚 degree in economics, public policy, political science or a related field for many entry-level roles
  • Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills
  • Ability to analyze complex information and evaluate alternatives
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Advanced degrees may be required for some specialized or senior positions

What might you do as an analyst?
Entry-level policy analysts may collect and analyze data, research existing policies, monitor legislation, compare policy options, prepare reports and briefs, and help evaluate the potential effects of proposed changes.

How can I prepare?

  • Recommended coursework
    • Principles of Economics
    • Introduction to Public Policy
    • Policy Analysis
    • Additional coursework in econometrics, statistics and research methods
  • Additional preparation
    • Explore internships in government, public policy, advocacy, nonprofits or research organizations.
    • Develop strong research, writing and data-analysis skills.

Law

Lawyers advise and represent individuals, businesses and organizations in legal matters. They research and interpret laws and regulations, analyze legal issues, prepare documents, negotiate on behalf of clients and may represent clients in courts or before government agencies.

Common job titles

  • Attorney
  • Corporate Counsel
  • Litigation Associate
  • Regulatory Attorney
  • Public Interest Attorney

Typical position requirements

  • Bachelor鈥檚 degree
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
  • Admission to the bar in the state or jurisdiction where you plan to practice
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent research and writing skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Interpersonal and advocacy skills

What might you do early in your career?
Early-career attorneys may conduct legal research, draft contracts and other documents, analyze regulations and case law, assist with negotiations, communicate with clients and support litigation or other legal proceedings.

How can I prepare?

  • Academic preparation
    • Explore courses in law, economics, public policy, ethics and other areas related to your legal interests.
    • Consider coursework recommended through Elon鈥檚 Pre-Law Program.
  • Additional preparation
    • Prepare for the LSAT and explore J.D. programs, including Elon Law.
    • Join Phi Alpha Delta or participate in .
    • Explore opportunities such as the .
    • Develop strong research, writing, public speaking and analytical skills.

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Entrepreneurship & Innovation prepares students to identify opportunities, develop new ideas and create value within startups, established organizations and their own ventures.

Business Management & Operations

Business managers help organizations run effectively by overseeing people, processes and day-to-day operations. They may implement business strategies, monitor performance, manage budgets, coordinate teams and identify opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency.

Common job titles

  • Business Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • General Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Business Operations Analyst

Typical position requirements

  • Bachelor鈥檚 degree in business, management or a related field
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage projects, teams and competing priorities
  • Understanding of business strategy and financial decision-making
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with data, budgeting or business systems may be preferred

What might you do early in your career?
Early-career professionals may coordinate projects, analyze business performance, support budgeting and planning, improve operational processes and work across teams to help implement organizational priorities.

How can I prepare?

  • Recommended coursework
    • Principles of Management
    • Additional coursework in project management, entrepreneurship, finance and business analytics
  • Student involvement
  • Areas to develop
    • Leadership and team management
    • Project planning
    • Financial and budget analysis
    • Data-informed decision-making

Sales

Sales professionals help organizations grow by identifying prospective customers, building relationships, understanding client needs and recommending products or services that provide value. Depending on the role, they may manage accounts, develop new business, deliver presentations, negotiate agreements and support customers throughout the sales process.

Common job titles

  • Sales Representative
  • Account Executive
  • Business Development Representative
  • Account Manager
  • Sales Manager

Typical position requirements

  • Bachelor鈥檚 degree in business, marketing, communications or a related field
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Relationship-building and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to identify customer needs and communicate value
  • Self-motivation and goal orientation
  • Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) systems
  • Strong organization and time-management skills

What might you do early in your career?
Early-career sales professionals may identify and qualify leads, contact prospective customers, deliver product presentations, maintain client relationships, track activity in CRM systems and work toward individual or team sales goals.

How can I prepare?

  • Recommended coursework
    • Professional Selling
    • Sales Management
  • Student involvement
    • Elon Sales Team
  • Areas to develop
    • Prospecting and relationship building
    • Presentation and negotiation skills
    • CRM and sales technology
    • Professional communication

Consulting

Consultants help organizations solve problems, improve performance and make strategic decisions. They may analyze business operations, evaluate markets, recommend process improvements, support organizational change or advise leaders on areas such as strategy, finance, technology and human resources.

Common job titles

  • Business Analyst
  • Consulting Analyst
  • Management Consultant
  • Strategy Consultant
  • Associate Consultant

Typical position requirements

  • Bachelor鈥檚 degree in business or a related field
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with clients and teams
  • Strong research and presentation skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
  • Advanced degrees may be preferred for some roles

What might you do early in your career?
Early-career consultants may conduct research, analyze data, interview stakeholders, build presentations, evaluate business processes and support recommendations for client projects.

How can I prepare?

  • Recommended coursework
    • HRM Strategy and Consulting
    • Additional coursework in strategy, analytics, finance, operations and organizational behavior
  • Student involvement
  • Areas to develop
    • Problem-solving and case analysis
    • Data analysis
    • Presentation and communication skills
    • Teamwork and client relationship skills

Finance

Finance prepares students to evaluate investments, manage financial resources and make decisions about capital, risk and long-term growth.

Investment Banking

Investment bankers help companies, governments and other organizations raise capital and complete major financial transactions. They may advise clients on mergers and acquisitions, help structure and underwrite stock or bond offerings, analyze financial performance and market conditions, and prepare materials used to present transactions to clients and investors.

Investment banking includes specialty areas such as mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt capital markets, leveraged finance, restructuring and municipal finance.

Common job titles

  • Investment Banking Analyst
  • Investment Banking Associate
  • Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst
  • Capital Markets Analyst
  • Corporate Finance Analyst

Typical position requirements

  • Bachelor鈥檚 degree in finance, accounting, economics or a related field
  • Strong financial analysis and quantitative skills
  • Financial modeling and valuation skills
  • Ability to analyze financial statements and company performance
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines
  • may be required for regulated investment banking activities

What might you do as an analyst?
Entry-level investment banking analysts may research companies and industries, analyze financial statements, build financial models, value companies or securities, forecast financial performance, help structure transactions, and prepare presentations and other materials for clients and investors. Analysts typically work as part of a larger deal team and learn the investment banking process from the ground up.

How can I prepare?

  • Recommended coursework
    • Investments
    • Advanced Managerial Finance
    • Financial Modeling in Excel
    • Mergers and Acquisitions
    • Additional coursework in fixed income, quantitative methods, accounting and financial analysis
  • Student involvement

Financial Analysis & Corporate Finance

Financial analysts and corporate finance professionals help organizations make decisions about investments, operations, funding and long-term growth. Their work may include forecasting financial performance, evaluating major purchases or projects, analyzing costs and cash flow, and supporting mergers and acquisitions.

Common job titles

  • Financial Analyst
  • Corporate Finance Analyst
  • Budget Analyst
  • FP&A Analyst
  • Treasury Analyst

Typical position requirements

  • Bachelor鈥檚 degree in finance, accounting, economics or a related field
  • Financial analysis and modeling skills
  • Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to analyze financial statements and business operations
  • Proficiency with spreadsheets and financial analysis tools
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

What might you do as an analyst?
Entry-level analysts may analyze financial statements, build financial models, forecast revenue and cash flow, evaluate capital investments, compare project costs and returns, and assess different financing or operating strategies. Analysts often work across an organization to provide financial insights that support business planning and decision-making.

How can I prepare?

  • Recommended coursework
    • Advanced Managerial Finance
    • Financial Modeling in Excel
    • Global Finance
    • Additional coursework in accounting, financial analysis, data analytics and mergers and acquisitions
  • Areas to develop
    • Financial modeling
    • Financial statement analysis
    • Forecasting and budgeting
    • Data analysis and presentation

Commercial Banking

Commercial bankers provide loans, credit products and other financial services to businesses. Depending on the role, they may evaluate a company鈥檚 creditworthiness, structure loans, develop client relationships, recommend financial products, or support bank operations and compliance.

Career paths can include commercial lending, small business banking, mortgage lending, credit analysis, bank management and trust services.

Common job titles

  • Commercial Banking Analyst
  • Credit Analyst
  • Commercial Loan Officer
  • Relationship Manager
  • Small Business Banker
  • Trust Officer

Typical position requirements

  • Bachelor鈥檚 degree in finance, accounting, economics or a related field
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to evaluate financial statements and credit risk
  • Quantitative and financial analysis skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Relationship-building and sales skills
  • Knowledge of banking products, lending and financial markets

What might you do early in your career?
Entry-level commercial banking professionals may analyze financial statements, assess creditworthiness, prepare loan recommendations, support lending decisions and work with clients to understand their financial needs. Depending on the career path, they may also participate in bank training programs covering credit analysis, lending, compliance and relationship management.

How can I prepare?

  • Recommended coursework
    • Financial Markets and Institutions
    • Fixed Income Analysis
    • Financial Planning
    • Real Estate Finance
  • Areas to develop
    • Credit analysis
    • Financial statement analysis
    • Relationship management and sales
    • Knowledge of lending and financial markets

Financial Planning & Advisory

Financial planners and advisors help individuals and families make decisions about saving, investing, retirement, insurance, taxes and other long-term financial goals. Depending on the role, professionals may also recommend securities, manage client portfolios and provide ongoing investment advice.

Some positions are primarily fee-based advisory roles, while others may include brokerage responsibilities. Success in this field requires both strong financial knowledge and the ability to build and maintain client relationships.

Common job titles

  • Financial Planner
  • Financial Advisor
  • Wealth Management Advisor
  • Investment Advisor
  • Securities Broker

Typical position requirements

  • Bachelor鈥檚 degree in finance, accounting, business or a related field
  • Strong knowledge of investments, portfolio management and financial planning
  • Communication, relationship-building and sales skills
  • may be required or preferred for financial planning roles
  • Securities licenses or registrations may be required depending on the position

What might you do early in your career?
Early-career professionals may help develop financial plans, analyze investment portfolios, research securities, prepare recommendations, meet with clients and support senior advisors. Client-facing roles may also involve developing new relationships and helping grow a book of business.

How can I prepare?

  • Recommended coursework
    • Financial Planning
    • Investments
    • Advanced Managerial Finance
    • Portfolio Management
    • Insurance
  • Areas to develop
    • Client communication and relationship management
    • Investment and portfolio analysis
    • Understanding of financial markets
    • Professional certification and licensing requirements

Asset & Investment Management

Asset and investment management professionals research securities, analyze financial markets and manage investment portfolios on behalf of individuals or institutions. They may work for mutual funds, pension funds, insurance companies, investment firms, hedge funds or other organizations that manage invested assets.

Career paths within the field can include investment research, portfolio management, quantitative analysis and institutional asset management.

Common job titles

  • Investment Analyst
  • Buy-Side Analyst
  • Equity Research Analyst
  • Fixed-Income Analyst
  • Portfolio Analyst
  • Portfolio Manager
  • Fund Manager

Typical position requirements

  • Bachelor鈥檚 degree in finance, economics, mathematics or a related field
  • Strong investment and financial analysis skills
  • Ability to analyze financial statements, securities and market conditions
  • Quantitative and research skills
  • Knowledge of portfolio construction and risk
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Programming and advanced quantitative skills may be required for specialized roles
  • Graduate education or professional credentials such as the may be preferred for some advanced positions

What might you do early in your career?
Entry-level investment analysts may research companies, industries or securities, analyze financial statements and market data, build valuation and forecasting models, monitor portfolio performance and develop investment recommendations for senior analysts or portfolio managers.

Analysts may specialize in areas such as equities, fixed income, international markets or quantitative investment strategies.

How can I prepare?

  • Recommended coursework
    • Investments
    • Portfolio Management
    • Financial Modeling in Excel
    • Global Finance
    • Fixed Income Analysis
    • Derivatives
  • Areas to develop
    • Investment research and valuation
    • Financial statement analysis
    • Portfolio and risk analysis
    • Statistics and quantitative methods
    • Programming and data analysis for quantitative roles

Human Resource Management

Human Resource Management prepares students to support people and organizations through recruiting, employee development, workplace strategy and organizational change.

Human Resources & HR Business Partnership

Human resources professionals help organizations attract, support and retain employees while aligning people practices with business goals. Their work may include recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, payroll and benefits support, workforce planning, policy implementation and organizational development.

Common job titles

  • Human Resources Coordinator
  • Human Resources Specialist
  • Human Resources Generalist
  • Employee Relations Specialist
  • HR Business Partner
  • Talent Management Specialist

Typical position requirements

  • Bachelor鈥檚 degree in human resources, business, management or a related field
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Analytical and problem-solving ability
  • Understanding of employment policies, regulations and HR practices
  • Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
  • Experience with HR information systems and workplace technology

What might you do early in your career?
Early-career HR professionals may support recruiting and onboarding, maintain employee records, assist with payroll and benefits administration, coordinate training, answer employee questions and help implement HR policies and programs. As professionals advance, they may take on greater responsibility for employee relations, workforce planning and organizational strategy.

How can I prepare?

  • Recommended coursework
    • Human Resources for Competitive Advantage
    • Advanced Organizational Behavior
    • HRM Strategy and Consulting
    • Additional coursework in leadership, analytics and employment law
  • Student involvement
  • Areas to develop
    • HR administration and employee relations
    • Recruiting and onboarding
    • Communication and conflict resolution
    • HR technology and analytics
    • Knowledge of employment practices and workplace policy

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

Recruiters and talent acquisition professionals help organizations identify, attract and hire employees. Their work may include developing job postings, sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, coordinating hiring processes and partnering with managers to understand workforce needs.

Common job titles

  • Recruiter
  • Talent Acquisition Specialist
  • Recruiting Coordinator
  • Campus Recruiter
  • Talent Acquisition Partner

Typical position requirements

  • Bachelor鈥檚 degree in human resources, business or a related field
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to conduct interviews and evaluate candidates
  • Knowledge of recruiting processes and employment practices
  • Experience with applicant tracking systems and recruiting technology
  • Strong organization and decision-making skills
  • Ability to build relationships with candidates and hiring managers

What might you do early in your career?
Early-career recruiting professionals may post positions, source candidates, screen applications, schedule and conduct interviews, coordinate hiring paperwork and maintain candidate records. They may also support career fairs, campus recruiting and employer-branding activities.

How can I prepare?

  • Recommended coursework
    • HRM: Staffing of Organizations
    • HRM: Employment Law
    • Additional coursework in organizational behavior, communication and human resources
  • Student involvement
  • Areas to develop
    • Interviewing and candidate assessment
    • Recruiting technology
    • Relationship building
    • Employment law and hiring practices

Learning & Development

Learning and development professionals help employees build skills and improve performance through training, coaching and professional development programs. They may assess training needs, design learning materials, deliver workshops, manage online learning programs and evaluate whether training is effective.

Common job titles

  • Learning & Development Specialist
  • Training Specialist
  • Training Coordinator
  • Learning Experience Designer
  • Organizational Development Specialist

Typical position requirements

  • Bachelor鈥檚 degree in human resources, training and development, education or a related field
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Presentation and facilitation skills
  • Ability to design and evaluate training programs
  • Experience with learning technologies and multimedia tools
  • Strong organizational and project-management skills
  • Ability to assess employee and organizational learning needs

What might you do early in your career?
Early-career learning and development professionals may coordinate training programs, create presentations and online learning materials, schedule workshops, support facilitators, track participation and help evaluate training outcomes.

How can I prepare?

  • Recommended coursework
    • HRM: Performance Management and Total Rewards
    • Data Wrangling
    • Additional coursework in organizational behavior, communication, instructional design and analytics
  • Areas to develop
    • Training design and facilitation
    • Presentation skills
    • Learning technology
    • Program evaluation
    • Data analysis

International Business

International Business prepares students to navigate global markets, cross-cultural relationships and business decisions that span countries and regions

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Global logistics and supply chain professionals help organizations move products, materials and information efficiently across suppliers, facilities and customers in multiple markets. Their work may include transportation planning, inventory management, distribution, sourcing and coordination across international supply networks.

Common job titles

  • Global Logistics Analyst
  • Supply Chain Analyst
  • Logistics Manager
  • Supply Chain Manager
  • Distribution Manager

Typical position requirements

  • Bachelor鈥檚 degree in business, logistics, supply chain or a related field
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Understanding of logistics, inventory and distribution processes
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Experience with supply chain or inventory-management systems
  • Ability to coordinate across teams, suppliers and business partners
  • Cross-cultural awareness and understanding of global business environments

What might you do early in your career?
Early-career professionals may track international shipments and inventory, analyze transportation or distribution data, coordinate with suppliers and carriers, monitor supply chain performance and help identify opportunities to reduce costs or improve efficiency across markets.

How can I prepare?

  • Recommended coursework
    • Operations and Supply Chain Management
    • International Logistics and Distribution
    • Additional coursework in analytics, global business and operations
  • Student involvement
  • Areas to develop
    • Supply chain analysis
    • Global logistics
    • Inventory and distribution management
    • Cross-cultural communication
    • Data analysis and communication

Global Business & Management Analysis

Global business and management analysts help organizations evaluate performance, identify problems and support change across international markets and operations. They may analyze business processes, assess the impact of organizational changes, gather requirements from stakeholders and use data to recommend improvements.

Common job titles

  • Global Business Analyst
  • Management Analyst
  • International Business Analyst
  • Business Process Analyst
  • Strategy Analyst

Typical position requirements

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with tools such as Excel, Tableau, R or similar analytics platforms
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work with stakeholders across teams and functions
  • Strong organization and time-management skills
  • Ability to interpret data and translate findings into business recommendations
  • Cross-cultural awareness and understanding of global business environments

What might you do as an analyst?
Early-career analysts may gather and analyze business data, document processes and requirements, evaluate the impact of proposed changes, prepare reports and presentations, and work with teams across markets or regions to support business decisions.

How can I prepare?

  • Recommended coursework
    • Management Information Systems
    • Foundations of Business Analytics
    • Data Mining for Managerial Decision Making
    • Additional coursework in international business, analytics and strategy
  • Areas to develop
    • Data analysis and visualization
    • Business process analysis
    • Cross-cultural communication
    • Global market awareness
    • Presentation and stakeholder-management skills

Global Marketing

Global marketing professionals help organizations promote products, services and brands across international markets. Their work may include researching customer needs, adapting marketing strategies for different regions, developing campaigns, analyzing market trends and coordinating with teams or partners across countries.

Common job titles

  • Global Marketing Analyst
  • International Marketing Coordinator
  • Global Brand Specialist
  • Marketing Manager
  • International Marketing Manager

Typical position requirements

  • Bachelor鈥檚 degree in marketing, business or a related field
  • Strong understanding of marketing strategy, branding and customer behavior
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work across cultures and markets
  • Experience with digital marketing and marketing technology
  • Strong organization and project-management skills

What might you do early in your career?
Early-career global marketing professionals may research international markets, analyze customer and competitor data, support campaigns across regions, adapt content for different audiences and help coordinate marketing activities with global teams or partners.

How can I prepare?

  • Recommended coursework
    • Global Marketing
    • Additional coursework in consumer behavior, marketing analytics, international business and digital marketing
  • Student involvement
  • Areas to develop
    • Cross-cultural communication
    • Global market research
    • Digital marketing
    • Marketing analytics
    • Brand strategy

Global Finance & Financial Management

Global finance professionals help organizations make financial decisions across international markets. Their work may include analyzing investments, managing financial risk, preparing forecasts and reports, evaluating funding decisions and assessing how exchange rates, regulations and economic conditions affect business performance.

Common job titles

  • Financial Analyst
  • Global Finance Analyst
  • Treasury Analyst
  • International Finance Analyst
  • Financial Manager

Typical position requirements

  • Bachelor鈥檚 degree in finance, accounting, international business or a related field
  • Strong financial analysis and quantitative skills
  • Ability to interpret financial statements and market data
  • Understanding of international financial markets and economic conditions
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Attention to detail and sound judgment
  • Proficiency with spreadsheets and financial analysis tools
  • Professional licenses or certifications may be required for some specialized financial-services roles

What might you do early in your career?
Early-career professionals may analyze financial performance, prepare forecasts and reports, evaluate international investments, monitor exchange-rate or market risks, support budgeting and funding decisions, and provide financial information to managers working across markets.

How can I prepare?

  • Recommended coursework
    • Global Finance
    • Financial Planning
    • Additional coursework in investments, accounting, economics and financial analysis
  • Student involvement
    • Financial Management Association
  • Areas to develop
    • Financial analysis and forecasting
    • Understanding of global financial markets
    • Currency and international risk analysis
    • Data analysis and presentation
    • Cross-cultural business communication

Marketing

Marketing prepares students to understand customers, build brands and develop strategies that connect products and services with the right audiences.

Marketing Strategy & Brand Management

Marketing strategy and brand management professionals help organizations understand customers, position products or services and develop plans that support growth. Their work may include market analysis, campaign planning, pricing, brand strategy and coordination across marketing teams.

Common job titles

  • Marketing Coordinator
  • Marketing Specialist
  • Brand Analyst
  • Assistant Brand Manager
  • Marketing Manager

Typical position requirements

  • Bachelor鈥檚 degree in marketing, business or a related field
  • Strong understanding of marketing strategy and customer behavior
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong organization and project-management skills
  • Ability to work across teams and manage multiple priorities
  • Familiarity with digital marketing and marketing technology

What might you do early in your career?
Early-career marketing professionals may support campaigns, conduct market and competitor research, help manage brand materials, analyze performance data, coordinate projects and assist with pricing, promotion and customer-engagement initiatives.

How can I prepare?

  • Recommended coursework
    • Global Marketing
    • Consumer Behavior
    • Integrated Marketing Communications
    • Additional coursework in marketing analytics, branding and digital marketing
  • Student involvement
  • Areas to develop
    • Brand strategy
    • Market analysis
    • Project management
    • Marketing analytics
    • Communication and presentation skills

Sales & Business Development

Sales professionals help organizations grow by identifying prospective customers, building relationships, understanding client needs and recommending products or services that provide value. Depending on the role, they may manage accounts, develop new business, deliver presentations, negotiate agreements and support customers throughout the sales process.

Common job titles

  • Sales Representative
  • Business Development Representative
  • Account Executive
  • Account Manager
  • Sales Manager

Typical position requirements

  • Bachelor鈥檚 degree in business, marketing, communications or a related field
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Relationship-building and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to identify customer needs and communicate value
  • Self-motivation and goal orientation
  • Experience with customer relationship management systems
  • Strong organization and time-management skills

What might you do early in your career?
Early-career sales professionals may identify and qualify leads, contact prospective customers, deliver product presentations, maintain client relationships, track activity in CRM systems and work toward individual or team sales goals.

How can I prepare?

  • Recommended coursework
    • Professional Selling
    • Sales Management
  • Student involvement
    • Elon Sales Team
  • Areas to develop
    • Prospecting and relationship building
    • Presentation and negotiation skills
    • CRM and sales technology
    • Professional communication

Market Research & Marketing Analytics

Market research and marketing analytics professionals study consumers, competitors and market conditions to help organizations understand demand, identify opportunities and make informed marketing decisions. They may analyze customer behavior, evaluate potential markets, measure campaign performance and assess how factors such as pricing or product features influence purchasing decisions.

Common job titles

  • Market Research Analyst
  • Marketing Analyst
  • Consumer Insights Analyst
  • Customer Insights Analyst
  • Marketing Research Specialist

Typical position requirements

  • Bachelor鈥檚 degree in marketing, business analytics or a related field
  • Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
  • Ability to interpret consumer and market data
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Experience with research, analytics and data-visualization tools

What might you do as an analyst?
Entry-level analysts may collect and analyze survey, customer and market data, identify consumer trends, evaluate competitors, measure marketing performance and present findings that help organizations make decisions about products, pricing and promotion.

How can I prepare?

  • Recommended coursework
    • Foundations of Business Analytics
    • Marketing Research
    • Marketing Analytics
    • Additional coursework in statistics, consumer behavior and data visualization
  • Areas to develop
    • Research design and survey analysis
    • Consumer and competitor analysis
    • Data visualization
    • Communication and presentation skills

Digital Marketing & Communications

Digital marketing and communications professionals help organizations reach and engage audiences across websites, social media, email, search and other digital channels. Their work may include developing content, managing campaigns, maintaining digital platforms, analyzing performance and supporting brand reputation and public-facing communications.

Common job titles

  • Digital Marketing Specialist
  • Social Media Specialist
  • Content Marketing Specialist
  • Marketing Communications Coordinator
  • Public Relations Specialist

Typical position requirements

  • Bachelor鈥檚 degree in marketing, communications or a related field
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Understanding of digital marketing channels and audience engagement
  • Experience with content management, social media and digital marketing tools
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong organization and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

What might you do early in your career?
Early-career professionals may create and schedule digital content, support email and social media campaigns, update websites, monitor audience engagement, prepare communications materials and analyze campaign performance.

How can I prepare?

  • Recommended coursework
    • Digital Marketing
    • Integrated Marketing Communications
    • Customer Relationship Management
    • Additional coursework in content strategy, analytics and communications
  • Student involvement
  • Areas to develop
    • Content creation and storytelling
    • Social media and digital platforms
    • Website and content management
    • Marketing analytics
    • Written communication

Project Management

Project Management prepares students to organize people, resources and timelines to move complex work from planning through completion.

Project Coordination & Management

Project management professionals help organizations plan, organize and complete projects on time, within scope and within budget. They coordinate people, schedules, resources and communication across teams, while monitoring progress and helping resolve issues that could affect delivery.

Common job titles

  • Project Coordinator
  • Project Specialist
  • Assistant Project Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Program Coordinator

Typical position requirements

  • Bachelor鈥檚 degree in business or a related field
  • Strong organization and time-management skills
  • Ability to manage schedules, budgets and competing priorities
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Teamwork and stakeholder-management skills
  • Familiarity with project-management tools and processes
  • Understanding of risk management and quality control
  • Professional certifications such as PMP may be useful as professionals advance

What might you do early in your career?
Early-career professionals may maintain project schedules, organize meetings, track budgets and deliverables, prepare status reports, coordinate with team members and help project managers keep work moving according to plan. As professionals advance, they may take responsibility for entire projects, teams, budgets and stakeholder relationships.

How can I prepare?

  • Recommended coursework
    • Project Management
    • Seminar in Project Management
    • Additional coursework in operations, analytics and organizational behavior
  • Student involvement
  • Areas to develop
    • Project planning and scheduling
    • Budget and resource management
    • Risk management
    • Team leadership
    • Stakeholder communication

Business & Management Analysis

Business and management analysts help organizations understand problems, evaluate processes and implement change. They may analyze business data, gather requirements, assess how proposed changes could affect an organization and recommend ways to improve performance or efficiency.

Common job titles

  • Business Analyst
  • Management Analyst
  • Business Process Analyst
  • Operations Analyst
  • Project Analyst

Typical position requirements

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with tools such as Excel, Tableau, R or similar analytics platforms
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to gather and document business requirements
  • Strong organization and time-management skills
  • Ability to work with stakeholders across teams and functions

What might you do as an analyst?
Entry-level analysts may gather and analyze business data, document processes and requirements, evaluate workflows, assess the impact of proposed changes and prepare recommendations for managers or project teams.

How can I prepare?

  • Recommended coursework
    • Management Information Systems
    • Foundations of Business Analytics
    • Data Mining for Managerial Decision Making
    • Additional coursework in project management, operations and data analysis
  • Areas to develop
    • Business process analysis
    • Data analysis and visualization
    • Requirements gathering
    • Communication and presentation skills

Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Management prepares students to coordinate the flow of products, materials and information while improving efficiency across organizations and global networks.

Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Logistics and supply chain professionals help organizations move products, materials and information efficiently across suppliers, facilities and customers. Their work may include transportation planning, inventory management, distribution, sourcing and coordination across domestic and international supply networks.

Common job titles

  • Logistics Analyst
  • Supply Chain Analyst
  • Logistics Coordinator
  • Distribution Manager
  • Supply Chain Manager

Typical position requirements

  • Bachelor鈥檚 degree in business, logistics, supply chain or a related field
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Understanding of logistics, inventory and distribution processes
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Experience with supply chain or inventory-management systems
  • Ability to coordinate across teams, suppliers and business partners

What might you do early in your career?
Early-career professionals may track shipments and inventory, analyze transportation or distribution data, coordinate with suppliers and carriers, monitor supply chain performance and help identify opportunities to reduce costs or improve efficiency.

How can I prepare?

  • Recommended coursework
    • Operations and Supply Chain Management
    • International Logistics and Distribution
    • Additional coursework in analytics, forecasting and operations
  • Student involvement
  • Areas to develop
    • Supply chain analysis
    • Logistics and distribution
    • Inventory management
    • Data analysis and communication

Sourcing & Procurement

Sourcing and procurement professionals help organizations obtain the goods, materials and services they need to operate. Their work may include identifying suppliers, evaluating costs and quality, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships and developing sourcing strategies that support efficiency and profitability.

Common job titles

  • Procurement Analyst
  • Sourcing Specialist
  • Buyer
  • Purchasing Specialist
  • Strategic Sourcing Analyst

Typical position requirements

  • Bachelor鈥檚 degree in business, logistics, supply chain or a related field
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Understanding of sourcing and procurement processes
  • Strong negotiation and relationship-management skills
  • Ability to evaluate cost, quality and supplier performance
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

What might you do early in your career?
Early-career professionals may research suppliers, compare bids and pricing, prepare purchase orders, analyze spending data, monitor supplier performance and support contract negotiations and sourcing decisions.

How can I prepare?

  • Recommended coursework
    • Operations and Supply Chain Management
    • Demand Planning and Forecasting
    • Additional coursework in negotiation, analytics and global business
  • Student involvement
  • Areas to develop
    • Supplier evaluation
    • Negotiation
    • Cost and spend analysis
    • Relationship management
    • Data analysis

Lean Operations & Continuous Improvement

Lean operations professionals help organizations improve processes by reducing waste, increasing efficiency and improving quality. They may analyze workflows, identify bottlenecks, develop process improvements and work with teams to improve how products or services are delivered.

Common job titles

  • Continuous Improvement Analyst
  • Lean Specialist
  • Process Improvement Analyst
  • Operations Excellence Specialist
  • Lean Manufacturing Specialist

Typical position requirements

  • Bachelor鈥檚 degree in supply chain, operations, engineering, business or a related field
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Understanding of process improvement and operational efficiency
  • Strong organization and project-management skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively across teams
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to adapt to changing processes and technologies

What might you do early in your career?
Early-career professionals may collect and analyze process data, map workflows, identify sources of waste or delay, support continuous-improvement projects and help teams measure the results of operational changes.

How can I prepare?

  • Recommended coursework
    • Operations and Supply Chain Management
    • Demand Planning and Forecasting
    • Additional coursework in process improvement, analytics and project management
  • Areas to develop
    • Process mapping and improvement
    • Data analysis
    • Quality management
    • Project management
    • Teamwork and change management

Career Outcomes & Resources

Explore where students gain experience, what graduates earn, where alumni work and additional resources for learning more about each major.

Accounting

Internship Employers

Top Companies

Volvo, Raymond James Financial, PwC, KPMG, Ernst & Young, Deloitte, Fidelity

Salary Information

Salary Information for 2023-2024
Median Mean
Accounting – Elon Class of 2023 $74,500 $74,316
Accounting – NACE* 2023 $65,950 $65,086

*NACE is the National Association of Colleges and Employers, which surveys colleges and employers nationwide to provide annual salary information.

Where are Elon Accounting alumni?

Top Companies

  • Deloitte
  • EY
  • FTI Consulting
  • FORVIS
  • KPMG
  • PwC
  • RSM
  • Red Hat
  • The Carlyle Group
  • Vanguard

Accounting Major

Learn about Elon’s Accounting major

Business Analytics and AI

Internship Employers

Top Companies

Volvo, Fidelity, EY, MetLife

Salary Information

Salary Information for 2023-2024
Median Mean
Business Analytics – Elon Class of 2023 $76,500 $74,885
Management – NACE* 2024 $61,168 $63,535

*NACE is the National Association of Colleges and Employers, which surveys colleges and employers nationwide to provide annual salary information.

Where are Elon Business Analytics Alumni?

Top Companies

  • Accenture
  • AlphaSights
  • EY
  • FactSet
  • Volvo Group
  • Wayfair

Learn about Elon’s Business Analytics & AI major

Business Economics & Consulting

Internship Employers

Top Companies

Aflac, EY, CommScope, Charles Schwab, NCR, TMA

Salary Information

Salary Information for 2023-2024
Median Mean
Economics – Elon Class of 2023 $77,000 $75,689
Economics – NACE* 2024 $64,341 $63,986

*NACE is the National Association of Colleges and Employers, which surveys colleges and employers nationwide to provide annual salary information.

Where are Elon Business Economics & Consulting Alumni?

Top Companies

  • Accenture
  • Charles Schwab
  • Deloitte
  • EY
  • FORVIS
  • FTI Consulting
  • HBMJ Consulting
  • KPMG
  • Morgan Stanley
  • PwC
  • Raymond James
  • Veeva Systems
  • Wells Fargo

Learn more about the Business Economics & Consulting Major

Economics

Internship Employers

Top Companies

American Action Forum, Merrill Lynch, Southwest, Sterling Oak

Salary Information

Salary Information for 2023-2024
Median Mean
Economics – Elon Class of 2023 $74,000 $65,900
Economics – NACE* 2024 $64,341 $63,986

*NACE is the National Association of Colleges and Employers, which surveys colleges and employers nationwide to provide annual salary information.

Where are Elon Economics alumni?

Top Companies

  • Barclays Investment Bank
  • EY
  • FactSet
  • Lincoln FInancial Group
  • NERA Economic Consulting
  • JPMorgan Chase
  • PNC
  • State Street Corporation

Learn about Elon’s Economics major

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Internship Employers

Top Companies

PKK Wealth Management, Howe Real Estate, Dell, Bank of America, BlueSnap

Salary Information

Salary Information for 2023-2024
Median Mean
Entrepreneurship – Elon Class of 2023 $66,000 $68,375
Management – NACE* 2024 $63,235 $58,291

*NACE is the National Association of Colleges and Employers, which surveys colleges and employers nationwide to provide annual salary information.

Where are Elon Entrepreneurship & Innovation alumni?

Top Companies

  • Armstrong Realty Group LLC
  • Bank of America
  • Christopher Architecture & Interiors
  • Dell EMC
  • Gartner
  • LPL Financial
  • Oracle NetSuite
  • PNC
  • USB

Learn about Elon’s Entrepreneurship & Innovation major

Finance

Internship Employers

Top Companies

Wells Fargo, Volvo, Verizon, Truist, TJX, Merrill Lynch, First Citizens Group, Fidelity, EY, Deloitte, Bloomberg

Salary Information

Salary Information for 2023-2024
Median Mean
Finance – Elon Class of 2023 $75,000 $73,692
Finance – NACE* 2024 $72,358 $72,227

*NACE is the National Association of Colleges and Employers, which surveys colleges and employers nationwide to provide annual salary information.

Where are Elon Finance alumni?

Top Companies

  • Bank of America
  • Bloomberg
  • CitiGroup
  • EY
  • FactSet
  • Fidelity Investments
  • JPMorgan Chase
  • Northrop Grumman
  • Prudential Financial
  • PwC
  • UBS
  • Vanguard
  • Wells Fargo

Learn about Elon’s Finance major

Human Resource Management

Internship Employers

Top Companies

ALMO, WebMD, Liberty Mutual, Constellation Mutual

Salary Information

Salary Information for 2023-2024
Median Mean
Management – Elon $60,000 $60,250
Management – NACE 2024 * $59,847 $58,389

*NACE is the National Association of Colleges and Employers, which surveys colleges and employers nationwide to provide annual salary information.

Where are Elon Human Resource Management alumni?

Top Companies

  • Amazon
  • FIS Global
  • Forrester
  • The Philadelphia Eagles
  • Wayfair

Learn about Elon’s Human Resource Management major

International Business

Internship Employers

Top Companies

Wayfair, Disney, Merrill Lynch, DHL eCommerce, Amazon, Baker Tilly

Salary Information

Salary Information for 2023-2024 Median Mean
International Business – Elon Class of 2023 $61,500 $65,056
International Business – NACE* 2024 $69,302 $66,976

*NACE is the National Association of Colleges and Employers, which surveys colleges and employers nationwide to provide annual salary information.

Where are Elon International Business Alumni?

Top Companies

  • ALKU
  • Bank of America
  • Chobani
  • Delta Airlines
  • EY
  • Fidelity Investments
  • Wayfair

Learn about Elon’s International Business major

Marketing

Internship Employers

Top Companies

ALKU, AT&T, Blue Matter, Cisco, Fidelity, GrayMatter, L鈥橭real, Morgan Stanley, PNC, TJX Companies

Salary Information

Salary Information for 2023-2024
Median Mean
Marketing – Elon Class of 2023 $55,000 $58,360
Marketing – NACE* 2024 $55,692 $56,571

*NACE is the National Association of Colleges and Employers, which surveys colleges and employers nationwide to provide annual salary information.

Where are Elon Marketing alumni?

Top Companies

  • ALKU
  • AT&T
  • Bacardi
  • Baltimore Orioles
  • Nasdaq
  • Oracle NetSuite
  • Ralph Lauren
  • Spotify
  • Toast
  • The TJX Companies
  • VaynerMedia
  • Warner Bros
  • Wayfair

Learn about Elon’s Marketing major

Project Management

Salary Information

Salary Information for 2023-2024
Median Mean
Management – Elon Class of 2023 $67,500 $66,550
Management – NACE* 2024 $61,168 $63,535

*NACE is the National Association of Colleges and Employers, which surveys colleges and employers nationwide to provide annual salary information.

Where are Elon Project Management alumni?

Top Companies

  • Cochrane International
  • Deloitte
  • Duke Energy
  • GLG
  • KPMG
  • Mark Anthony Group

Learn about Elon’s Project Management major

Supply Chain Management

Salary Information

Salary Information for 2023-2024 Median Mean
Management – Elon $60,000 $60,250
Management – NACE* 2024 $61,168 $63,535

*NACE is the National Association of Colleges and Employers, which surveys colleges and employers nationwide to provide annual salary information.

Where are Elon Supply Chain Management alumni?

Top Company

  • AlphaSights
  • CellMark
  • J.B. Hunt
  • Kennametal
  • Nolan Transportation Group

Learn about Elon’s Supply Chain Management major