Business Economics (B.S.)
The major in business economics develops your ability to analyze the economic environment in which a business operates, understand how the economic environment affects the organization's pursuit of its goals and apply economic logic to understand the organization's decision making.
As you study business economics, you will develop a strong foundation in business through core business courses such as accounting, business ethics, decision sciences, finance, management, management information systems, marketing and operations management.
Additional required courses in intermediate microeconomics or managerial economics; econometrics or business and economic forecasting; a senior seminar in applied economics; economics electives; and a concentration in another business discipline provide an integrated, multifaceted approach to the career world.
As an economics major, you'll receive personalized advising and have opportunities to become assistants for research and office work. The local chapter of the international honor society for economics is also active on campus, and you can become involved with the editorial office for the International Review of Economics and Finance, which is located in the School of Business Administration.
You can explore the business world and gain real-world experience before you graduate. Valuable professional opportunities such as internships and co-ops are available, and you will receive significant assistance in obtaining them.
The School of Business Administration's undergraduate and graduate programs are accredited by AACSB International — The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Career Opportunities
With a solid background in economics, you will find numerous professions suited for your skills. You will be prepared for careers in the business or government sectors, as well as for graduate programs in business administration, law, public administration or urban planning.
Recent graduates have found successful careers in banking and finance, business forecasting, business management, financial analysis, financial management, foreign service, government, international business, law, public utilities and systems analysis.