B.A. or B.S. in Economics
Our undergraduate Economics degrees provide a broad education in the liberal arts with a specialization in economic theory and application. Students can choose the Bachelor of Arts in Economics Degree, which emphasizes liberal arts courses, or the Bachelor of Science in Economics, which provides training in the analytical methods as well as a body of knowledge of economics. Both programs are flexible, and students can easily pursue an economics degree and a second degree with careful planning.
The B.S. in Economics with a Concentration in Business Economics is the newest program offered by the Department of Economics. It provides students rigorous training in mathematics and statistics combined with course work in economics and business. The program is well suited for students interested in applying advanced analytical skills to economics and business evnironments. Beyond the economics requirements common to all departmental programs, students complete course work in accounting, forecasting, business strategy, financial economics, and international economics. This curriculum provides excellent preparation for employment and a great foundation for graduate school in a variety of disciplines.
What can I do with a degree in Economics?
Graduates are prepared for careers in finance, public policy, government, law, international trade and other fields. Many pursue graduate studies in law, public policy, business and economics.
About the curriculum
The curriculum focuses on the social sciences from an economic perspective. Topics of study include financial markets, labor relations, the organization of business, and wealth, poverty and income distribution. Students develop analytical, critical-thinking and language skills they can use in any field.
What are the degree requirements for Economics?
Bachelors of Arts B.A. Economics Degree Requirements
Bachelors of Science B.S. Economics Degree Requirements
Bachelors of Science B.S. Economics - Business Economics Degree Requirements
The economics program also offers a COM Honors Program in Economics.
If you have a question about the curricula, contact our Director of Undergraduate Programs in Economics, Bobby Puryear.
Sequence in Economics
If your major is outside economics but you would like to develop a practical, working knowledge of basic economic issues, the following may be of interest.
Introductory Economics
Accounting, Business Management and Textile Management Majors are required to take the two semester sequence: EC 201 Principles of Microeconomics and EC 202 Principles of Macroeconomics. All other majors are urged to choose the one-semester EC 205 Foundations of Economics course.
300 Level Courses
Following your Introductory Economics requirement, choose from several interesting and practical 300 level Economics courses targeted at non-majors.
Additional Courses
We hope you'll find your Economics courses so interesting and useful that you'll want to take more. The Minor in Economics requires just 4 courses (12 hours) beyond the introductory course.
If you have questions about the Economics courses or programs, please contact Bobby Puryear.