The Department of Economics offers a Bachelor of Science in Economics (B.S.), a Bachelor of Arts in Economics (B.A.), and a Bachelor of Science in International Economics and Finance - Honors (B.S.).  Requirements for these programs are outlined below.  Mathematics course requirements are listed at the bottom of this page.  The school's advising coordinator can help students decide which program best suits their educational and career goals.

 Degree Programs

Bachelor of Science in Economics (B.S.)

Students pursuing a B.S. degree with a concentration in economics must complete the following requirements:

  • B.S. Economics Core Curriculum
  • B.S. Economics Requirements
  • B.S. Math/Statistics/Econometrics Requirements
  • B.S. Economics Electives
  • University Core Curriculum

B.S. Economics Required Core Curriculum
(6 courses, 18 credit hours)
These courses form the foundation of business and economic knowledge.

B.S. Economics Concentration Requirements
(5 courses, 15 credit hours)
Students receive a solid and rigorous grounding for understanding economics.

B.S. Economics Math/Computer Science/Statistics Requirements
(5 courses, 15 credit hours)
Students become competent in data manipulation and analysis.

B.S. Economics Electives
(4 courses, 12 credit hours)
Students should take four upper-level economics courses of their choosing.

University Core Curriculum
(20 courses, 60 credit hours)
Students receive a well-rounded liberal arts education with courses in philosophy, theology, and the humanities.

> See suggested course sequence for the B.S.

Bachelor of Arts in Economics (B.A.)

Students pursuing a B.A. degree with a concentration in economics must complete the following requirements:

  • B.A. Economics Core Curriculum
  • B.A. Economics Concentration Requirements
  • B.A. Math/Econometrics/Statistics Requirements
  • B.A. Economics Concentration Electives 
  • University Core Curriculum

B.A. Economics Core Curriculum

(6 courses, 18 credit hours)
These courses form the foundation of business and economic knowledge.

B.A. Economics Concentration Requirements
(4 courses, 12 credit hours)
Students receive a solid and rigorous grounding for understanding economics.

B.A. Economics Math/Econometrics/Statistics Requirements
(4 courses, 12 credit hours)
Students become competent in data manipulation and analysis.

B.A. Economics Electives
(4 courses, 12 credit hours)
Students should take four upper-level economics courses of their choosing.

University Core Curriculum

(22 courses, 66 credit hours)
Students receive a well rounded liberal arts education in philosophy, theology, and humanities.

> See suggested course sequence for the B.A. in Economics.

Bachelor of Science in International Economics and Finance - Honors (B.S.)

Students pursuing a B.S. degree with a concentration in economics must complete the following requirements:

  • B.S. Int’l Econ & Fin Core Curriculum
  • B.S. Int’l Econ & Fin Requirements
  • B.S. Math/Econometrics/Statistics Requirements
  • B.S. Int’l Econ & Fin Electives
  • University Core Curriculum

B.S. Int’l Econ & Fin Required Core Curriculum
(6 courses, 18 credit hours)
These courses form the foundation of business and economic knowledge.

B.S. Int’l Econ & Fin Concentration Requirements
(10 courses, 30 credit hours)
Students receive a solid and rigorous grounding for understanding of international economics & finance.

B.S. Int’l Econ & Fin Math/Econometrics/Statistics Requirements
(4 courses, 12 credit hours)
Students become competent in data manipulation and analysis.

B.S. Int’l Econ & Fin Electives
(2 courses, 6 credit hours)
Students should take two upper-level economics or finance courses of their choosing.

University Core Curriculum
(18 courses, 54 credit hours)
Students receive a well-rounded liberal arts education with courses in philosophy, theology, and the humanities.

> See suggested course sequence for the B.S. in International Economics and Finance.

 

 Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, and Econometrics Requirements
A total of three to five courses in mathematics, computer science, and statistics are required for all programs in the school.   All mathematics, computer science, statistics, and econometrics courses must be passed with at least a C-. 

MATH 111 or 121 (Calculus I) is required for all Accounting, Economics, International Economics and Finance - Honors, and Finance majors.  Economics and International Economics and Finance - Honors majors are also required to take MATH 112 or 122 (Calculus II) as well as one or two econometrics courses.  

MATH 110 (Finite Mathematics) is required for International Business, Management, and Marketing majors. 

Students who have taken MATH 108 are not eligible to take MATH 110. Students who have received credit for MATH 108 are required to take MATH 111.

International Business, Management, and Marketing majors who are placed in MATH 111 do not need to take MATH 110 and the math slot becomes a free elective.  However, we strongly encourage students to take MATH 111 in the event they decide to switch to a major that requires MATH 111 (Accounting, Economics, Finance, or International Economics & Finance-Honors).