Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S. in B.A.) - Economics

In this program, students gain a set of quantitative and analytical skills that will serve them well in their careers and personal lives. Economics seeks to measure and predict human behavior so it is the most quantitative of the social sciences. Each major must acquire a proficiency in mathematics and statistics to be adequately prepared for the analytical work required in the discipline: problem-solving and decision-making. Every student will be challenged to identify problems, create alternative solutions and decide which option will best serve the goals of the decision-maker. Since an economics student acquires general training in decision-making skills, there are a wide variety of employment opportunities upon graduation and beyond. These general skills allow graduates to successfully compete in a constantly changing labor market during this information age. The key features of this program are: wide exposure to the field of economics through a variety of courses; opportunities to study economics in the college of humanities and social and behavioral sciences and the college of business administration since economics is considered a social science; honors credit in all undergraduate courses with permission of the instructor; professional development through the economics club and omicron delta epsilon economics honorary; and opportunities for graduate study in economics (including accelerated M.A. program).