Economics (B.A., B.S.)

Academically equivalent, both bachelor’s of art and bachelor’s of science will full prepare you for a career in economics. Economics is traditionally viewed as a liberal arts major and therefore students often choose the B.A. degree.

A minor or additional major is required.

Departments/Programs

Business, Accounting and Economics (Undergraduate)

Economics Major (B.A. or B.S., 42 hours)
Courses	39 hours
ACCT 1310 Principles of Accounting I	3 hours
ACCT 1320 Principles of Accounting II	3 hours
ECON 1530 Macroeconomic Principles	3 hours
ECON 1540 Microeconomic Principles	3 hours
Statistics course (Choose from:) BUSAD 2100/ECON 2100 Business and Economic Statistics MATH 1300 Statistics MATH 3300 Mathematical Statistics I PSYCH 2100 Psychological Statistics SOC 2910 Social Statistics or other department approved Statistics course	3 hours
BUSAD 2300 Business Communication	3 hours
BUSAD 3300 Quantitative Methods	3 hours
ECON 2020 Money and Banking or BUSAD 3700 Financial Management	3 hours
ECON 2550 Microeconomic Theory	3 hours
ECON 2560 Macroeconomic Theory	3 hours
ECON 4570 International Trade	3 hours
Select two additional courses from 3000-level or 4000-level economics courses or one 3000-level or 4000-level economics course and BUSAD 3700 Financial Management (if not used above).	6 hours

Capstone	3 hours
ECON 4970 Economics Internship, ECON 4610 Economic Viewpoints, or ECON 4950 Independent Study	3 hours

Minor or additional Major
A minor or additional major is required.

Also required: A department-approved math course: (MATH 1100 College Algebra, MATH 1400 Pre-Calculus, MATH 1450 Finite Mathematics, MATH 1500 Calculus for Management, Biological, and Social Sciences, or MATH 1600 Calculus I)

MATH 1500 Calculus for Management, Biological, and Social Sciences or MATH 1600 Calculus I is strongly recommended for students considering graduate school.

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