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:
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Bank Loan Officer |
Sales Manager |
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Bank Manager |
Stock Broker |
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Business Manager |
Public Relations Specialist |
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Financial Planner/Insurance Agent |
Sales Representative |
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Advertising Account Executive |
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DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
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1 |
Preparation for the Major - click here |
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2 |
Theory Component: 6 hours |
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ECO |
311 |
Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory |
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313 |
Intermediate Microeconomic Theory |
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Electives Within the Major: 9 hours |
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Choice of any 4 courses from the following 9: |
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BUA |
335 |
Principles of Finance |
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ECO |
304 |
Regression Analysis in Business and Economics |
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317 |
Economic History of the United States |
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337 |
Environmental Economics |
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355 |
Public Finance |
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405 |
Government Regulation of Business |
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410 |
International Economics |
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425 |
Financial Institutions and Monetary Economics |
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470 |
Topics in Economics |
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Total Hours: 36 |
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Economics Major (36 semester hours)
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Year 1: |
6 hours |
MAT 111, 109 or 125; |
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Year 2; |
12 hours |
BUA 210, 211; ECO 221, 223; Spreadsheet Literacy |
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Year 3: |
9 hours |
ECO 311, 313; Economics Elective |
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Year 4: |
9 hours |
ECO 450; Economics Electives (2) |