For those getting a degree in economics...

[Economics_Nerd82]

I have learned since being on the job market that having SAS skills and SQL skills will make you 1,000,000% more marketable. USF Econ department doesn't really do a good job at telling you this, so this is my Public Service Announcement. Although, the Econ department is teaching with SAS now I believe. Just a word to the wise who are still in school and would like to be ahead of the game by the time they graduate.

[Griggsy]

And for those getting an International Studies degree, I highly recommend getting a computer science degree because this will make you 1,000,000% more employable.

;D ;D ;D

[Economics_Nerd82]

And for those getting an International Studies degree, I highly recommend getting a computer science degree because this will make you 1,000,000% more employable.

;D ;D ;D

Something tells me the girls are much better looking in International Studies. just a guess on my part though.

[jaym]

I have learned since being on the job market that having SAS skills and SQL skills will make you 1,000,000% more marketable. USF Econ department doesn't really do a good job at telling you this, so this is my Public Service Announcement. Although, the Econ department is teaching with SAS now I believe. Just a word to the wise who are still in school and would like to be ahead of the game by the time they graduate.

Econ is right on here. Actually this would apply for anyone in the Business School.

Jay

[WoolyBully]

I gotta ask...

If one were to get a degree in Economics, what sort of 'hands on' experience would

you take away from school?

Many moons ago, the MIS or CS/CE were the only tracks that went beyond COMPUTERS 101.

The reason I ask is, I did a CO-OP stint with GTEDS (now Verizon) and I think that

really did a lot as far as marketability. Is there something akin to that for ECON?

[WoolyBully]

Just out of curiosity...

with a degree in either Economics or Int'l Studies, wouldn't you be naturally

inclined to head to DC for employment (e.g. USDOS, CIA, DOD, WHO)? Is

there anything locally - in Tampa - where these fields of study would be

applied? The reason I ask is, I've run across quite a few people with one

discipline in college and something completely unrelated for employment.

[mikebeau]

SAS, SQS.... ???

what dat be?

[Ricky the Bull]

SAS, SQS.... ???

what dat be?

When I took it, it was 'Statistical Analysis System'.  They've replaced 'System' with 'Software' now.  Basically, it's software used as an analytical tool.

SQL is 'Structured Query Language'.  You hear it pronounced 'Sequel'.  It's application server software that allows you to query, modify and manage databases.  A lot of software packages use this type of database, including my company's.

[mikebeau]

ah.

statistics.  i think it took three times to get through that **** tv class. 

i'm so tired of working for people i want to find a business that i can start on my own.  there is so much money to be made out there.