Economics

Course listings for Economics

The School of Business Administration offers two degree options for students pursuing studies in Economics. Both Economics options prepare students for graduate studies in economics as well as employment in business and finance. The study of economics also provides a good background for students who want to prepare for a career in law. Economics majors may also be certified to teach in the broad area of social studies at the secondary level. To obtain the requirements for certification, students need to contact the Department of Teacher Education. These programs lead to a degree in either Business Economics or Economics.

Business Economics Option:

The Business Economics option is designed to provide students with an understanding of economic principles underlying the business world. The option shows the relationships between the study of economics and basic business decision-making both from the standpoint of the individual firm and from the standpoint of business operating in the national and global economy. Students majoring in business economics will be prepared to continue graduate study in economics and for employment in government and business. A student majoring in business economics must complete the following departmental requirements:

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS ..........32-44

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS:

Common SOBA Requirements ..........38
Quantitative Reasoning Requirements ..........4
Auxiliary Requirements ..........4

Other Departmental Requirements:
Econ 356 Microeconomic Theory ..........4
Econ 364W Macroeconomic Theory ..........4
Plus any three of the following courses:
Econ 305 Economic Geography ..........4
Econ 310 Economic History of the United States ..........4
Econ 330 Economics of Agribusiness ..........4
Econ 335 Environmental Economics ..........4
Econ 361 Managerial Economics ..........4
Econ 369 Public Finance ..........4
Econ 371 International Economics ..........4
Econ 381 Economics of the Health Care Industry ..........4
BA 382/Econ 382 Financial Institutions ..........4
Econ 390/391 Special Topics in Economics ..........4
Econ 407 Evolution of Economic thought ..........4
Econ 410 Economics, A Radical Perspective ..........4

Total Other Departmental Requirements ..........20*

TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS ..........66

FREE ELECTIVES ..........10-22

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION ..........120

*Departmental requirement courses used to satisfy the Business Economics option may not be used to satisfy any other major, minor or option within the School of Business Administration.

The Economics option focuses mainly on economics and is designed to provide students with an understanding of the present economic system and how economics relates to other disciplines and fields of study. The major is designed for students who desire to study economics but do not wish to take all of the common requirements courses prescribed for Business Administration majors. Students majoring in Economics will have the flexibility to pursue minors in other areas as well as preparing for teaching certification. Students majoring in the Economics option must complete the following departmental requirements:

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS ..........32-44

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
**=Courses counted in General Education as TS I requirements
BA 253 Business Statistics ..........4
BA 221 Writing in the Business World ..........3
**Econ 266S Principles of Economics**
Econ 361 Managerial Economics ..........4
Econ 356 Microeconomic Theory ..........4
Econ 364W Macroeconomic Theory ..........4
BA 499 Independent Study ..........2
Plus any three of the following courses:
Econ 305 Economic Geography ..........4
Econ 310 Economic History of the United States ..........4
Econ 330 Economics of Agribusiness ..........4
Econ 335 Environmental Economics ..........4
Econ 369 Public Finance ..........4
Econ 371 International Economics ..........4
Econ 381 Economics of Health Care Industry ..........4
Econ 382/BA 382 Financial Institutions ..........4
Econ 390/391 Special Topics in Economics ..........4
(As approved by the Department)
Econ 407 Evolution of Economic Thought ..........4
Econ 410 Economics, A Radical Perspective ..........4

TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS ..........33

FREE ELECTIVES ..........43-55

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION ..........120

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