BBA Degree with Emphasis in Economics
The economics curriculum is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the principles and institutions governing economic decisions made by households, businesses, and governments. This type of knowledge, combined with studies in related areas, provides an appropriate background for employment in financial and non-financial business firms and governmental agencies. It also provides a solid basis for graduate study in economics, business and public administration, urban planning, international studies, and law.
Learning objectives for the economics concentration:- find facts and interpret them consistent with economic thinking;
- demonstrate an understanding of how decision makers allocate scarce resources to achieve economic efficiency;
- apply economic tools to analyze decisions made by consumers, firms, and policy makers; and
- use economic models to analyze the impact of various fiscal monetary, and trade policies on a nation’s economy.
The following courses are required for economics concentration:
Economics 300 Microeconomic Analysis
Economics 301 Macroeconomic Theory
Six additional upper division economics hours
Twelve additional upper division elective hours in accounting, business, or economics
Economics Worksheet (valid for catalogs 2004-2009)
Model Program Guide (valid for catalogs 2004-2009)
