Economics
A major in economics prepares the student for research and management careers in business and government. It is an excellent preparation for advanced studies in business, public policy, public administration, international relations, and law. The course work equips the student with a practical understanding of economic and social problems and analytical skills to solve them.
A minor in economics is a valuable complement for any of the major degree programs offered by the Davis College of Business. It is also recommended for students majoring in history, political science, sociology, geography, international studies, or humanities.
Degrees Offered
There are three (3) bachelor degrees offered in Economics:
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Economics
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics
- Bachelor of Sciences (BS) in Economics
The BBA degree in Economics is intended for students who desire a business degree focused on applied economics. Students who pursue this degree take a broad array of business courses in addition to their economics coursework. The BA and BS degree in Economics are designed for students who want to study the subject from a social sciences perspective. Students may choose elective courses from any area, such as political science, history, geography, international studies, sociology or humanities.
Students who intend to pursue graduate study in economics may benefit from taking elective courses in mathematics, such as statistics, calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree (B.B.A.) in Economics Major Requirements
Students seeking the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree and majoring in economics must complete the University Core and Davis College of Business Core Curriculum requirements.
In addition, they must take the following courses:
| ECON 304 | Economics Business Decisions | 3 |
| ECON 305 | Macroeconomic Analys & Policy | 3 |
| ECON 450RI | Applied Economic Analysis | 3 |
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| Additional six 6 credit hours of economics courses numbered 300 or above that are not otherwise required for the major | 6 |
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| One (1) 3-credit hour business elective course numbered 300 or above from outside the Davis College of Business core and major requirements | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Economics Major (BBA) Important Notes:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Sciences Degree (B.A./B.S.) in Economics Major Requirements
Students seeking the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences degree and majoring in economics must complete the modified Davis College of Business Core curriculum listed below:
Modified Davis College of Business Core:
Students are also required to take the following courses:
| ECON 304 | Economics Business Decisions | 3 |
| ECON 305 | Macroeconomic Analys & Policy | 3 |
| ECON 365 | Survey of Modern Econ Thought | 3 |
| ECON 450RI | Applied Economic Analysis | 3 |
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| Additional five 5 ECON courses numbered 300 or above for 15 additional credit hours | 15 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 27 |
Total Credit Hours: 48
Minor Requirements
A minor in economics consists of 12 credit hours of economic courses numbered above ECON 202, three credit hours of which must be ECON 304 or ECON 305. The remaining nine (9) credit hours are chosen with the written approval of an economics faculty member.
The following courses are required:
| ECON 304 | Economics Business Decisions | 3 |
| Or | |
| ECON 305 | Macroeconomic Analys & Policy | 3 |
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| Additional nine 9 credit hours of economics courses chosen with the written approval of an economics faculty member | 9 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Economics Minor Important Notes:
- Students minoring in economics must earn a “C” or better in ECON 201 and ECON 202.
- A course taken as part of a major cannot also be used to satisfy the requirements of a minor.