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Article: The business economist at work: the transition from business economist to college professor.
- Article from:
- Business Economics
- Article date:
- October 1, 1990
- Author:
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For business economists considering changing to an academic career, the author describes the prerequisites for full time college teaching: academic credentials, teaching experience and research and writing. In spite of a shortage of teachers expected in the years ahead, the hiring process may not be too favorable for the business economist. The process of obtaining a position is described, and the positives and negatives of teaching are discussed. In spite of some difficulties, those who have made the shift are upbeat about their new vocation.
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