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Economics & Finance

Economics BA

The BA in Economics (minor required) is offered through the department of Economics and Finance. The coursework leading to the BA degree in Economics is classified as follows:

Major Courses 27 hours (minor required):

  • The core curriculum and Economics BA Foundation includes all requirements listed for the core curriculum and business foundation requirements above except ACC 2329, which is not required.
  • Designated Elective 3 hours
    • QUMT 2341 Elementary Business and Economic Statistics
  • Economics Specialization Courses 9 hours
    • ECON 3341 Econometrics
    • ECON 3351 Macroeconomic Theory
    • ECON 3352 Microeconomic Theory
    • ECON 4359 History of Economic Thought
  • Economics Electives (Upper Division) 18 hours
  • Electives (including minor hours and must include at least 24 upper-level hours) 33 hour

Other Requirements:

  • Core Curriculum Requirements 48 hours
  • Business Foundation Courses 20 hours
  • Business Core Courses 30 hours
  • Upper-Level Electives (With approval of advisor)

Total Degree hours: 124

For a more detailed degree plan, click here.

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