Economics, B.A.
The B.A. option in Economics prepares students for several types of careers. For example, this option helps students prepare for:
- Law School. Law schools place a high value on economics as an undergraduate major.
- Graduate School. The B.A. in Economics is an excellent preparation for the M.B.A., as well as for further studies in Economics.
- Administration or research positions in business firms, government agencies, labor organizations, or private foundations.
For further information, please contact Dr. Richard Agesa in the College of Business.
Major
Students who select this option must fulfill all COLA requirements for the B.A. degree and complete the following coursework:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ECN 250 | Principles Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECN 253 | Principles Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECN 326 | Int Macroeconomic Analys | 3 |
| ECN 328 | Int Microeconomic Analys | 3 |
| ECN 423 | Intro to Econometrics | 3 |
ECN 466 
| Economics Workshop (Capstone) | 3 |
| MGT 218 | Business Quantitative Methods | 3 |
| Select 9 additional hours in Economics to be chosen with the advice and approval of the Academic Advisor. | 9 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |