Business Economist

Q I have done graduation with economics. Now I want to do MBE. Please tell me what is the scope of MBE in India. What is the difference between MBA and MBE?

A In the increasingly globalised world order with newer business risks stemming from inflation, currency fluctuation, varying interest rates, regulatory risks, foreign markets and now the WTO, large private companies are increasingly looking at business economists for help. The token one-man economic cell is now getting staffed.
These are tasks for which an MBA is not strictly geared. As a business economist, you may also specialise in market research or international trade, exports and imports.
While a good master's degree in economics or an MBE is a prerequisite for a corporate economist's job, the clincher is your ability to marry fundamental knowledge of economics with market and business requirements.
Banking and financial institutions also hire business economists. As a matter of fact, a number of recruitment advertisements for management trainees ask for an MBA/ MA (economics) degree as a desired qualification.
You can also enhance your job prospects by doing an MBA or Master's in finance, international trade or insurance.
Besides teaching, you could also take up business journalism in television or newspapers, economic journals and business magazines as commercial editors, business reporters, feature writers, economic analysts and commentators.

This excerpt is from the site http://www.tribuneindia.com/2006/20060628/jobs/career.htm