Dec 05, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Business Administration, Economics Concentration, B.S.


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The Bachelors of Science in Business Administration with concentration in Economics prepares the graduates for careers in many areas including public policy and finance. This degree can be used to study industry trends, labor markets, the prospects for individual companies, and the factors that drive the economy. This degree program attracts analytical students with interest in the economy, how society allocates resources, the impact of investments, public policy, and demographics.

Degree Requirements


Core Curriculum (30-33 Credit Hours)


For details on the required courses, refer to the Core Curriculum  program. 

Business Core Courses (48 Credit Hours)


Economics Concentration (12 Credit Hours)


Elective Courses (9 Credit Hours)


Students must complete 9 credit hours electives to from list below

Free Electives (18-21 Credit Hours)


Degree Total = 120 Credit Hours


Accelerated Master’s Degree Option: MBA


The Accelerated BS to MBA Program allows eligible students to earn both a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (all concentrations), Accounting or Information Systems and a Master of Business Administration in less time. This streamlined pathway provides students with the skills to enter today’s workforce or to attain professional certification while developing advanced management and leadership skills. Students should consult with their advisor early for eligibility and course planning to maximize this opportunity for career advancement in today’s dynamic business environment.

Review full Accelerated Master Program Admissions and Curriculum policies: Accelerated Master’s Degree Programs  

A maximum of 12 credits may be applied toward fulfilling the requirements for both the bachelor’s and the master’s degrees. The credits are to be earned during the senior year of the undergraduate program. The four MSBA courses listed below will count toward both the undergraduate and graduate degree
requirements: 

  • MSBA 5110 Organizational Leadership and Behavioral Dynamics (aligned with Elective)
  • MSBA 5600 Marketing & Brand Management Strategies (aligned with Elective)
  • MSBA 5400 Business Environments (aligned with BSBA 4420 Business Ethics and Corporate Accountability)
  • MSBA 6000 Strategic Management (aligned with Elective)

For full course descriptions, check the Graduate Catalog.

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