Economics Major, B.A.
Undergraduate students may elect to earn a B.A. in economics. The Bachelor of Arts in economics allows students to combine a strong liberal arts background with an important functional area of business. The economics major provides students with an analytical framework that allows them to critically evaluate the performance of businesses and government economic policy in the context of the global marketplace.
Degree Requirements
Requirements for a B.A. degree in economics:
| ECO 204 | Principles of Microeconomics | 4 |
| ECO 205 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 4 |
| ECO 320 | Intermediate Microeconomics | 4 |
| ECO 321 | Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis | 4 |
| ECO 460 | Econometrics | 4 |
| ECO 461 | Seminar in Economics | 4 |
ECO
| Electives | 16 |
| QMB 210 | Business Statistics and Analytics | 4 |
| MAT 260 | Calculus I | 4 |
| or | |
| MAT 225 | Calculus for Business | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 48 |
MAT 201 Introduction to Statistics (4 credit hours) may be substituted for QMB 210. This substitution is recommended for students planning graduate work in economics. MAT 260 Calculus I may substitute for MAT 225 Calculus for Business. This substitution is recommended for students planning graduate work in economics.
Total Credit Hours: 48