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2017-2018 University Catalog 
    
2017-2018 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Economics, Liberal Arts Track, B.A.


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A degree in economics enables students to deepen their understanding of the national and world economies as well as to develop economic analysis skills for careers in business, banking, investments, law, and government. The School of Business offers the choice of a BA degree or a BS degree in Economics. The B.A. program (Liberal Arts track) offers students the methodology and analytical techniques appropriate for graduate work in economics and related professions such as public administration, and law. It provides a foundation for research and analysis in academic and government institutions.

International Dimension Course Requirements


In order to insure that School of Business graduates have taken coursework focusing on the global business environment, all business majors are required to take at least one of the following courses:

This requirement is waived for students who have had a studyabroad experience for which the student earned 3 or more college-level credit hours.

Program Requirements


Both the BA and BS Economics majors must complete the University Core Curriculum requirements; both programs require two mathematics courses (1) MATH 141  or equivalent and (2) MATH 124 .

Required Courses


The BA Program (Liberal Arts Track) major requires students to complete:

Note:


Students following this track are encouraged to adopt a second major or a minor.

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