Applied Economics | Oregon State University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingInstructingCritical ThinkingLearning StrategiesActive Learning

Knowledge

MathematicsEducation and TrainingEconomics and AccountingEnglish Language

Abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionSpeech ClarityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionNear VisionProblem Sensitivity

Tasks

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as econometrics, p
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, b

Technology

Analytical or scientific softwareComputer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareInformation retrieval or search software

Tools

Carousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersComputer projectorsConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersHandheld microphonesInteractive whiteboard controllersInteractive whiteboardsLaptop computers

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceRecognitionWorking ConditionsRelationshipsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium25-1063.00	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Doctoral Degree)

Departmental or school-level curriculum frameworks in economics — set strategic direction for revision and innovation, ensuring coherence across undergraduate and graduate programs at an institutional scale.
Junior faculty and doctoral students — mentor systematically in research methodology, pedagogy, grant writing, and professional development to strengthen the department's scholarly pipeline.
Large-scale original research agendas — conceptualize and lead, securing external funding and coordinating multi-investigator teams whose findings shape national or international policy discourse.
Faculty hiring, promotion, and tenure processes — contribute to and lead as committee chair or department chair, defining standards of excellence that elevate the department's academic reputation.
Institutional academic governance — represent the economics faculty on university-wide committees, influencing policies on curriculum, accreditation, resource allocation, and shared governance.
High-impact publications in flagship journals and major academic presses — produce and disseminate consistently, establishing a recognized body of scholarship that defines the state of the subfield.
Professional associations, editorial boards, and national conference programs — lead or hold executive roles, shaping the discipline's scholarly agenda and knowledge dissemination standards.
Innovative pedagogical models for economics education — develop and evaluate at scale, publishing findings and presenting best practices to influence teaching standards across peer institutions.
Strategic external partnerships with government agencies, central banks, and research institutes — cultivate and steward, translating departmental expertise into applied policy impact and sponsored research opportunities.
Departmental culture of intellectual curiosity, integrity, and achievement — foster by modeling exemplary scholarly and teaching conduct and establishing norms that attract and retain top-tier faculty and graduate students.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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