Dr. Jianjun He
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Foreign Language & International Economics Program
jianjun.he@uky.eduThe Foreign Language and International Economics major combines economics with proficiency in languages such as; Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Italian, or Spanish and prepares students for a future in government, international relations, law, research, multinational corporations, and local industries who conduct business internationally.
The Foreign Language and International Economics (FLIE) major combines economics with proficiency in a non-English language and prepares students for a future in government, international relations, law, research, multinational corporations, and local industries who conduct business internationally. Economists are able to interpret and forecast general economic conditions, estimate trends, analyze data, and use economic theory to help their organization operate more efficiently. Combine those skills with the ability to communicate effectively in another language, and opportunities abound.
Career opportunities in Foreign Language and International Economics
The Foreign Language and International Economics (FLIE) major combines economics with proficiency in a non-English language and prepares students for a future in government, international relations, law, research, multinational corporations, and local industries who conduct business internationally. Students take a minimum of nine economics courses and seven to ten intermediate and advanced courses in one of the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Italian, or Spanish.
Any student earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree must complete a minimum of 39 hours at the 300+ level. These hours are generally completed by the major requirements. However, keep this hour requirement in mind as you choose your course work for the requirements in the major. Students interested in earning a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree must complete a minimum of 60 hours in biological, physical, mathematical and/or computer sciences. See the complete description of College requirements for a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Sciences degrees in the Arts and Sciences section of the 2015-2016 Undergraduate Bulletin.
Total Credit Hours - 30
Core Economics Requirements
Language Core Requirements
Total Hours - 48
Economists conduct research, prepare reports, and evaluate issues related to monetary and fiscal policy. They also may collect and analyze statistical data.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics | Click the link for more info.
Median Salary
$115,730
per year in 2023
Number of Jobs
17,600
in 2023
10 Year Job Outlook
1,100
new jobs (average)
Economists typically work in an office setting, either independently or collaborating with a variety of other workers. Most economists work full time, and some work more than 40 hours per week.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Read MoreUnderstanding that over 70 percent of university students will change their declared major at least once during their college careers, the College of Arts and Sciences has developed an Exploratory Studies program for students who have yet to decide the specific field of study that most closely aligns both their personal interests and their professional career goals and objectives. The Exploratory Studies Program provides students with an extraordinarily diverse educational environment that includes coursework spanning Math and Natural Sciences, Humanities, and Social Sciences and provides students with the unique opportunity to explore multiple areas of interest during their first several semesters on campus. For more information please contact a recruiting representative at asrecruting@uky.edu.
Dr. Jianjun He
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Foreign Language & International Economics Program
jianjun.he@uky.eduCollege of Arts & Sciences
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