The Bachelor of Business Administration in economics degree program is designed to provide professional training in economics applicable to business management for students contemplating administrative or research careers in business or government. This program provides an additional career program option for students by permitting them to major in economics while taking the same foundation courses required of all business students. This is a cooperative program with the College of Business. As a condition of graduation, all majors are required to maintain and submit a portfolio reflection of their program of study. Contents may include annual progress reports, copies of term papers, opinion statements about the program, and quizzes.
Details are available from the coordinator of advising.
Students can sometimes test out of certain general education courses for up to 30 hours by passing the CLEP examinations. Student selecting this economics major are encouraged to include at least one 400-level course offered in the College of Business as an elective. Elementary Linear Algebra. Please check with the Mathematics Department for math placement and prerequisites. In order to avoid taking excess hours, students are advised to take these courses, or approved substitutes from another institution, as part of the general education requirements.