Economics

  • How do people and businesses make decisions?
  • Why does our economy have expansions and recessions?
  • What is government’s role in the economy?
  • What is the best use of natural resources?
  • Is trading with other countries good for the economy?
  • What should be produced in a world with limited resources?

A degree in economics will help you answer these questions and many more! The Economics faculty within the School of Business is dedicated to the success of our students.

With average introductory class sizes of 35 and upper divisional class sizes of 12, students get the opportunity to interact with faculty, enhancing the learning experience.

Career Options

Advisement within the major is available for many career options, including:
  • Law School
  • Graduate School (Master’s, Doctorate)
  • Small Business Management
  • Public Policy
An economics degree provides excellent preparation for careers in:
  • Business
  • Law
  • Academics
  • Research
  • Government
  • Entrepreneurship

B.B.A. with Major in Business Economics

  • Completion of the B.B.A. Common Requirements – 102 hours
  • Required courses – 9 hours
    • ECON 310 – Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
    • ECON 320 – Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory
    • ECON 450 – Senior Seminar in Economics
  • Two (2) ECON electives at the 300- or 400-level – 6 hours
  • One (1) School of Business elective – 3 hours

Minor in Economics

  • The prerequisites for these courses must be met.
  • Minors must have a 2.0 grade point average in the six courses taken as their minor.
  • Required courses – 18 hours
    • ECON 203 – Introduction to Microeconomics
    • ECON 204 – Introduction to Macroeconomics
    • ECON 310 – Intermediate Microeconomics OR ECON 320 – Intermediate Macroeconomics
    • Three (3) ECON electives – 9 hours

Collateral in Economics

  • Required courses – 12 hours
    • ECON 203 – Introduction to Microeconomics
    • ECON 204 – Introduction to Macroeconomics
    • Two (2) ECON electives – 6 hours

Quick Facts: Economists

2019 Median Pay

$105,020 per year

$50.49 per hour


Typical Entry-Level Education

Master’s degree


Work Experience in a Related Occupation

None

On-the-job Training

None


Number of Jobs, 2014

21,500


Job Outlook, 2018-28

8%


Employment Change, 2018-28

1,700