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B.B.A. in Economics

Description

Curricula of the School of Business Administration are designed both for those who plan to operate their own businesses and for those who plan to occupy responsible positions in business organizations. The study of economics provides a foundation for many positions in business and government. These positions include research analysts, statisticians, and economists.

Minimum Total Credit Hours: 120

General Education Requirements

The general education requirements for the B.B.A. include first-year composition (6); humanities (3); fine arts (3); humanities or fine arts (3); mathematics (6); lab science (6-8); social science (6).

For a detailed description of each category and course classifications, please refer to the General Education Core Curriculum

Course Requirements

Requirements for the major in economics include the B.B.A. core: Accy 201, 202 (3, 3); Bus 230, Bus 271, Bus 250, Bus 302; Mktg 351; Fin 331; Mgmt 371, Mktg 372, Mgmt 493; MIS 309; 300-level business elective (6); and 300-level business/nonbusiness elective (3).

The economics major consists of 24 semester hours, including Econ 398 and Econ 399, and 18 semester hours of additional economics courses selected from among Econ 303, 305, 307, 308, 312, 320, 329, 401, 402, 406, 422, 504, 505, 506, 513, 520, 525, 540, 545, 581, or 583.

Other Academic Requirements

See School of Business Administration Academic Requirements for rules on when Business students may enroll in specialty major course work. No student may enroll for more than 18 semester hours unless approved by the Dean’s Office.

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