Economics, BBA

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A Bachelor of Business Administration with a professional field in economics helps students develop a clear understanding of how to apply economic theory to real-world policy issues. The Department of Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and Law administers a rigorous curriculum leading to the BBA.

Bachelor of Business Administration

The department offers the Bachelor of Business Administration in the professional fields listed below. General requirements for the BBA are listed in the “University Core Curriculum ” and the “University Core Curriculum Requirements ” in the Academics section and under “Bachelor of Business Administration ” in the College of Business section.

Professional field in Economics, 18 hours

The following courses are required for the professional field in economics.

ECON 3550 - Intermediate Micro-Theory
ECON 3560 - Intermediate Macro-Theory
ECON 4140 - Managerial Economics
9 advanced hours approved in advance by the economics department chair

Approved supporting courses, 12 hours

FINA 4500 , plus 9 hours approved in advance by the department chair or professional field advisor. Courses in the College of Arts and Sciences may be counted as professional courses in business administration when authorized on a degree plan. ECON 4630 may not be used as an elective or a supporting course.