Our Bachelor's Programme Major Economics opens numerous doors for you. You can continue your studies at the Master’s level, temporarily pause your education, or take the direct step into the professional world. We provide tailored support based on your career goals, offering personal advice and connecting you with various companies.
50% | of Major Economics graduates have at least one job offer upon graduation. |
36% | of Major Economics graduates receive two or more job offers. |
22% | of Major Economics graduates start their careers in consulting. |
22% | of Major Economics graduates enter directly into banks or insurance companies. |
“During the assessment year, I was unsure whether to study BA or Econ but chose Econ to understand the concepts shaping our complex world through a quantitative lens. Now, as an M.A. Econ candidate, I aim to expand my knowledge & make a meaningful impact.”
“The Economics Major was both an enabler and an eye-opener for me. Its practice-oriented components helped me to understand local & global events & contexts. The extensive course offerings allowed me to take electives that met my particular interests.”
“At the beginning, I was sure that I wanted to study Business but realised quickly that Economics would be a better fit for me because it builds a solid foundation in statistics, maths and data & gives me the flexibility to choose courses of my interest.”
With a Bachelor's degree in Economics, you are well-prepared for continuing into a Master's programme, either at the University of St.Gallen or another university.
Master in Economics (MEcon)
With a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of St.Gallen, you can enrol in the Master's programme in Economics (MEcon) at HSG without additional admission requirements. The MEcon provides comprehensive training in economics based on core areas such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics. It equips you with the tools needed to analyse economic policy issues using the most modern methods and to develop solutions.
Master in Quantitative Economics and Finance (MiQE/F)
The Master’s programme in Quantitative Economics and Finance (MiQE/F) is also open to you with a Bachelor's degree in Economics. The MiQE/F offers high-level training in econometrics, quantitative methods, economics, and finance. This programme enables you to analyse and solve complex problems in economic policy, finance, and business by combining quantitative methods with theoretical foundations in economics and finance.
All MiQE/F applicants, including HSG graduates, are subject to a selection process. More information about the selection process and admission requirements for the MiQE/F can be found here. The application deadline for the MiQE/F is 30 April.
Data Science is an interdisciplinary field focused on extracting insights from (usually very large) datasets. Wherever data is generated or collected, there is work for data scientists. By gathering, cleaning, and analysing data, they uncover insights that lead to better decision-making and problem-solving. Key application areas include healthcare, finance, marketing, and business data analysis in general.
Data scientists who also have a good understanding of economics, especially business administration, can make more accurate interpretations of business data. This increases the value that data scientists from the University of St.Gallen can bring to companies.
Consulting firms provide advisory services to other organisations to help solve their problems. These problems can affect any area of an organisation. Typical examples include optimising companies and their processes, improving products, driving digital transformation, or producing forward-looking market analyses. In this context, economists are particularly valuable as they use their structured thinking, deep understanding of complexity, and strong problem-solving skills.
Economists with business expertise also find it easier to understand business models, corporate structures, legal frameworks, and strategic business decisions.
Experts possess solid foundational knowledge in computer science and have a specific specialisation in which they have developed expertise. Typically, this expertise is gained through further studies, such as a Master's or even a PhD. Experts can apply their knowledge in various activities:
The empirical and analytical skills, along with the economic knowledge acquired in the Bachelor Major Economics, are in demand across many different sectors. Our graduates can also participate in attractive trainee programmes often offered by large banks and insurance companies.
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International Organisations | Banking Industry |
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Private Sector Companies | Education and Academia |
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The Bachelor's degree in Economics (Major Economics) from the HSG is highly regarded and respected. Our graduates work in the economic departments of banks and insurance companies, in federal offices or international organisations. We enjoy maintaining contact with our graduates and thus have a strong network of alumni who are committed to current students.
Should you wish to pursue further Master's studies, the scientific training in the Bachelor's programme Major Economics will ideally equip you for the Master's degree programme in Economics (MEcon) or the Master's degree programme in Quantitative Economics and Finance (MiQE/F) at the University of St.Gallen.
First career paths of our graduates:
| Sebastian Krähenmann | B.A. HSG 2022 | Student Master's degree programme MiQE/F, University of St.Gallen (HSG) |
| Mia Milka Perisic | B.A. HSG 2021 | IT Transformation Manager, Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund |
| David Huber | B.A. HSG 2020 | Student Master's degree programme M.Sc. Economics, Stockholm School of Economics (SSE); Research Analyst Sector Economics, World Bank Group - International Finance Corporation |
The Economics Career Evening is an exclusive event for students of economics programmes at the University of St.Gallen. At this event, students have the opportunity to get in touch with company representatives from various sectors and find out more about the companies and internships or entry-level opportunities.
The Career & Corporate Services (CSC-HSG) experts support students in the various phases of their career planning - through individual interview training, CV optimisation or numerous workshops and other career events. They also help students with specific information on work permit regulations in Switzerland for their respective nationality.
During the HSG Banking Days, the most renowned banks visit the HSG campus to give presentations, organise workshops, offer networking events, and hold assessment centres. MEcon students are a favourite target for recruiters.
The HSG Talents provides students of the University of St.Gallen with the unique possibility of getting to know representatives from over 100 companies through different events. In addition, it allows the students to initiate and maintain contacts with potential future employers and thereby provides companies with the opportunity to recruit talented students. The Opening Panel is the introductory event to the three-week HSG Talents.