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Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Economics

A degree in economics enables students to deepen their understanding of the national and world economies as well as to develop economic analysis skills for careers in business, banking, investments, law, and government. The School of Business offers the choice of a BA degree or a BS degree in Economics. The B.A. program (Liberal Arts track) offers students the methodology and analytical techniques appropriate for graduate work in economics and related professions such as public administration, and law. It provides a foundation for research and analysis in academic and government institutions.

The B.S. program (Business track) is oriented toward the techniques and background appropriate for the business world. It prepares students for graduate work in Business (M.B.A.) and economic analysis within the business community. Students pursuing the B.S. program will complete all core business classes in management, marketing, accounting, and finance.

Both the BA and BS Economics majors must complete the University Core Curriculum requirements, with WTNG 220 as their second WTNG course; both programs require two mathematics courses (1) MATH 141 or equivalent and (2) MATH 124.

Business Core requirements (14 courses):

ACCTG 201 Accounting I: Financial  
ACCTG 202 Accounting II: Managerial  
BUSN 100 Enterprise  
BUSN 305 Legal Environment of Business I  
CIS 102 Computer Applications in Business  
CIS 105 Spreadsheets, Database and Project Management  
ECON 101 Principles of Macroeconomics  
ECON 102 Principles of Microeconomics  
FNCE 301 Financial Management  
MATH 124 Basic Statistics**  
MGMT 200 Management Principles  
MGMT 330 Operations Management  
MGMT 499 Business Policy  
MRKT 200 Marketing Principles  

Bachelor of Science in Economics (Business Track)

The BS Program (Business Track) major requires students to complete all courses in the Business Core.

Degree Requirements

ECON 201 Intermediate Macroeconomics  
ECON 202 Intermediate Microeconomics  
ECON 303 Introduction to Econometrics  
    Five 300-400 level Economics electives  

Bachelor of Arts in Economics (Liberal Arts Track)

Students following this track are encouraged to adopt a second major or otherwise focus their open electives.

Degree Requirements

ECON 101 Principles of Macroeconomics  
ECON 102 Principles of Microeconomics  
ECON 201 Intermediate Macroeconomics  
ECON 202 Intermediate Microeconomics  
ECON 303 Introduction to Econometrics  
    Five 300-400 level Economics electives