Economics

The mission of the economics program is to give students a broad background and knowledge of domestic and international economic systems that are essential for business managers in today’s competitive global economy. Graduates can apply economic theory to problems relating to market structures, resource markets, employment, and fiscal and monetary policies. Economists occupy a wide range of positions in profit and non-profit enterprises as well as in government. The economics concentration is highly recommended for pre-law students, as well as for students aiming for careers in banking, finance, government, or industry.

Students in the College of Arts and Sciences may also pursue a major or minor in this field. The requirements for the B.A. and B.S. degrees in economics can be found under the College of Arts and Sciences section in this catalogue. Students expecting to pursue graduate studies in economics are encouraged to pursue the B.S. degree. Students considering an economics concentration should note that ECON 302 has a prerequisite of ECON 202 with a B- or better and ECON 403 has a prerequisite of ECON 201 with a B- or better.


Economics Concentration: 15 credits
ECON 302 Intermediate Macroeconomics 3 credits
ECON 403 Advanced Microeconomic Theory 3 credits
Two of the following “applied microeconomics”:
ECON 304 Economics of Environmental Protection
ECON 305 Public Finance
ECON 310 Anti-Trust Policy and Regulation
ECON 312 Work, Wages, and Inequality
ECON 320 Economics of Sports
ECON 411 International Economics		 6 credits
ECON upper division elective 3 credits


The Core Curriculum of the School of Business Administration

School of Business Administration majors are required to complete the University core curriculum, detailed below, I-V, and the School of Business Administration core, which consists of 62 credits, identified in items VI-XXIII. Additionally, upper division requirements from the specific business major must be completed. General electives complete the 128 semester credit hours needed for a diploma. University and Business School core courses at the 100 and 200-level should be completed by the end of the sophomore year.

  1. Thought & Expression (7 credits): ENGL 101, SPCO 101, and PHIL 101 (preferably taken in the same semester).
  2. Philosophy (9 credits): PHIL 201, PHIL 301, and PHIL 400- level elective.
  3. Religious Studies (9 credits): RELI 100, RELI 200, and RELI 300 levels: one course from each level.
  4. Mathematics (3-4 credits): MATH 114, MATH 148, or MATH 157.
  5. English Literature (3 credits): ENGL 102, ENGL 103H, ENGL 105, or ENGL 106.
  6. Business Computing (2 credits): BUSN 111.
  7. Fine Arts (3 credits): any VART, MUSC, or THEA.
  8. History (3 credits): HIST 101, HIST 102 or HIST 112.
  9. Science (3 credits): any BIOL, CHEM, or PHYS.
  10. Social Sciences (3 credits): any CRIM, HIST, POLS, PSYC, or SOCI.
  11. Accounting (6 credits): ACCT 260 and ACCT 261.
  12. Economics (6 credits): ECON 201 and ECON 20
  13. Business Statistics (3 credits): BUSN 230.
  14. Information Systems (3 credits): BMIS 235.
  15. Business Composition (2 credits): BUSN 270.
  16. Business Law (3 credits): BUSN 283.
  17. Finance (3 credits): BFIN 320.
  18. Management (4 credits): MGMT 350 and MGMT 351.
  19. Marketing (3 credits): MKTG 310.
  20. Operations Management (3 credits): OPER 340.
  21. Strategy (3 credits) BUSN 481.
  22. Comprehensive Exam (0 credit): BUSN 499.
  23. Non-business electives (9 credits).

Students admitted with more than 45 semester credits may receive a waiver of one of the following School of Business core requirements: HIST 101, HIST 102, or HIST 112; social science elective; science elective; or fine arts elective.