Eco Major

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics

The Economics major is the only B.A. degree offered by the Business Administration and Economics Department. The Economics major develops students' analytical problem-solving abilities through the study of business and policy topics. The major prepares students for entry-level positions in a wide range of fields, including banking, insurance, financial investment, and general business. More importantly, the major cultivates skills necessary for long-term advancement beyond the entry level. In addition, the major prepares students for graduate study in economics, law, public policy and business. (Students interested in further study should consult with an adviser to ensure they make the best choices of electives.) Possible careers for students who major in Economics include:

Bank Loan Officer	Sales Manager
Bank Manager	Stock Broker
Business Manager	Public Relations Specialist
Financial Planner/Insurance Agent	Sales Representative
Advertising Account Executive

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

1	Preparation for the Major - click here
2	Theory Component: 6 hours
ECO	311	Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory
	313	Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
3	Electives Within the Major: 9 hours
Choice of any 3 courses from the following 9:
BUA	335	Principles of Finance
ECO	304	Regression Analysis in Business and Economics
	315	Behavioral Economics
	317	Economic History of the United States
	337	Environmental Economics
	355	Public Finance
	405	Government Regulation of Business
	410	International Economics
	420	Labor Economics
	425	Financial Institutions and Monetary Economics
	470	Topics in Economics
4	Capstone Course: 3 hours
ECO	450	Senior Seminar in Economics
Total Hours: 36

Economics Major (36 semester hours)

Year 1:	6 hours	MAT 111, 109 or 125;
Year 2;	12 hours	BUA 210, 211; ECO 221, 223; Spreadsheet Literacy
Year 3:	9 hours	ECO 311, 313; Economics Elective
Year 4:	9 hours	ECO 450; Economics Electives (2)