A major in economics has the educational purpose of efficiently educating students with specialized economic theories and knowledge that respond to a globalized, knowledge-oriented society and the digital revolution of the twenty-first century, in a way that develops capable professionals in economics as needed for the country and the local community. The major enhances the economic mind based on reasonableness and efficiency, and equips people with the specialization and analysis competency of the economy to develop them as the world class human resources needed in the community.
Economics majors have a high rate of employment since all phases of our society need economics knowledge and the career paths after graduation are wide open. In most companies, employees with economic knowledge are hired, and the government and local governments have economy related departments, as well, there are general administrative positions, and various public institutions, banks, securities companies, insurance companies, economic research institutions, real estate development and investment institutions, consulting institutions, broadcasting companies, newspapers and others who hire people with an education in economics. In addition, there are various qualifications, such as CFP, securities analyst, occupation consultant, appraiser, CPA, futures specialist, insurance actuarial specialist social survey analyst that can be utilized in gaining employment.