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

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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.

Economics Major (B.A. or B.S., 45-47 hours).  A minor or second major is also required.
Courses39 hours
ACCT 1310 Principles of Accounting I3 hours
ACCT 1320 Principles of Accounting II3 hours
ECON 1530 Macroeconomic Principles3 hours
ECON 1540 Microeconomic Principles3 hours

Statistics course (Choose from:)

3 hours
BUSAD 2300 Business Communication3 hours
BUSAD 3300 Quantitative Methods3 hours
ECON 2020 Money and Banking or
BUSAD 3700 Financial Management		3 hours
ECON 2550 Microeconomic Theory3 hours
ECON 2560 Macroeconomic Theory3 hours
ECON 4570 International Trade3 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
Capstone3 hours
ECON 4970 Economics Internship,
ECON 4610 Economic Viewpoints, or
ECON 4950 Independent Study		3 hours
Minor or Second Major 
A minor or additional major is required. 

Also required: A department-approved math course: (MATH 1100 College Algebra or MATH 1600 Calculus I) (3-5 hours)

MATH 1600 Calculus I is strongly recommended for students considering graduate school.