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Economics Major

Area of Emphasis

Students must complete requirements in one of the following areas of emphasis:

  • Applied Economics
  • Financial Economics

Applied Economics 

Foundational Courses27
Principles of Financial Accounting
Principles of Managerial Accounting
Spreadsheet and Information Systems
Principles of Sustainability in Business
Business and Its Environment
Macro Economic Analysis
Micro Economic Analysis
Business Ethics
Principles of Supply Chain Management
Math and Statistics: lower level6-7
Quantitative Methods for Economics and Business
Business Statistics
Introductory Statistics
Economics Major Required Core Courses12
Intermediate Macro Economic Theory
Intermediate Micro Economic Theory
Money, Banking and Financial Markets
Introduction to Econometrics
Managerial Economics
Applied Economics Emphasis12
Required Emphasis Courses
Natural Resources Economic Policy
Cost Benefit Analysis
Emphasis Electives (choose any 2 courses for total of 6 credits):
Introduction to Econometrics
Environmental Economics
Public Finance and Fiscal Policy
Managerial Economics
Organizational Behavior
Public Policy Analysis
Project Management
Capstone Experience3
Capstone in Business Strategy
Total Credits60-61

Financial Economics 

Foundational Courses27
Principles of Financial Accounting
Principles of Managerial Accounting
Spreadsheet and Information Systems
Principles of Sustainability in Business
Business and Its Environment
Macro Economic Analysis
Micro Economic Analysis
Business Ethics
Principles of Supply Chain Management
Math and Statistics: lower level6-7
Quantitative Methods for Economics and Business
Business Statistics
Introductory Statistics
Economics Major Required Core Courses12
Intermediate Macro Economic Theory
Intermediate Micro Economic Theory
Money, Banking and Financial Markets
Introduction to Econometrics
Managerial Economics
Financial Economics Emphasis12
Required Emphasis Courses
International Economics and Finance
Public Finance and Fiscal Policy
Emphasis Electives (choose any 2 courses for total of 6 credits):
Introduction to Econometrics
Cost Benefit Analysis
Managerial Economics
Corporation Finance
Principles of Investment
Advanced Corporation Finance
Bank Administration and Management
Public and Nonprofit Budgeting
Capstone Experience3
Capstone in Business Strategy
Total Credits60-61