Economics, Business Concentration, B.S.

This concentration combines a solid background in economics with a significant exposure to important business-related analytical and conceptual skills. By completing the business minor students will gain an appreciation for managerial decision making and develop an awareness of how business skills are applied.

Economics B.S.

The Bachelor of Science degree is anchored by a strong core of required economics, mathematics, and statistics courses that provide a solid foundation of analytical and quantitative reasoning. Flexibility comes from selecting one of six concentrations to complement the economics foundation courses. Each concentration has been designed to meet the specific and interests of students focused upon a variety of career or professional options. By partnering with other disciplines, our students are assured of gaining insights from cross-disciplinary studies.

Course Requirements

Required Economics (27 crs.)

ECO 101 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
ECO 102 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
ECO 270 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory Credits: 3
ECO 280 - Managerial Economics Credits: 3
ECO - Economics Electives at the 300-level or higher

Note:

Students taking ECO 113 - Principles of Economics Credits: 4 should not take ECO 101 or ECO 102 . Only six hours of Principles credits will count toward the 27 required credit hours in Economics.

Concentration Requirements

Students may choose from pre-approved concentrations or seek departmental approval for a concentration of their own design. The decision regarding one’s concentration should be made normally during the sophomore year. The current pre-approved concentrations are: business, data science, mathematics, political science, public administration, and the social sciences. Each of the concentrations (other than social sciences) has been structured to ensure students earn a minor in the complementary discipline.

Business Concentration

Required Mathematics/Statistics (9-12 crs.)

Note:

MAT 140A or MAT 140B not required if math placement test level is 5 or 6.

Required Business Courses (18 crs.)

ACC 200 - Fundamentals of Financial Accounting Credits: 3
FIN 311 - Financial Management Credits: 3
MGT 305 - Organizational Behavior Credits: 3
MKT 305 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
Three credits from either a finance or accounting course
Three additional John L. Grove College of Business credits

Note:

SCM 200 requires MIS 142 as a prerequisite.

Students will have completed the required 18 credits for the business minor