Economics and FinanceThe study of economics and finance equips students to analyze a broad range of socioeconomic phenomena and policy alternatives. Regulation, environmental protection, economic growth and development, the distribution of income, resource allocation, international trade and finance, comparative economic systems, inflation, and the level of employment are some traditional topics of economics. The finance courses focus on financial definitions and concepts involving sources and uses of funds, personal investment strategy, and financial institutions. The economics and finance course of study contains a theoretical core supporting the finance, accounting, marketing, and management fields. It is designed to prepare graduates for management or analytical careers in business or government. In addition, the major provides a foundation for graduate study in a variety of fields. Faculty advisors will work closely with students to assist them in planning their course work to achieve personal career objectives. Students who complete the economics and finance program will be able to: 1. Understand economic concepts and relationships. 2. Understand financial decision making at the individual, corporate, and public policy levels. 3. Improve problem-solving skills through the application of economic and financial concepts. 4. Evaluate economic and financial issues in a global context.
Dr. Pam Carr
Chair, Accounting and Economics Curriculum in Economics and Finance Freshman Year | | Fall | Spring | | English Composition I, II (ENGL 1013,1023) | | 3 | 3 | | Introduction to Business Systems (BUAD 1003) | | 3 | | | World Civilization I, II (HIST 1503) | | | 3 | | Science with Lab 1 | | 4 | 4 | | College Algebra (MATH 1113)2 | | 3 | | | Business and Professional Speaking (SPH 2173) | | | 3 | | Calculus for Business and Econ (MATH 2243) | | | 3 | | Introduction to Computer Systems (COMS 1003) | | 3 | | | # | 16 | 16 | Sophomore Year | | Fall | Spring | | Accounting Principles I, II (ACCT 2003, 2013) | | 3 | 3 | | Principles of Economics I, II (ECON 2003, 2013) | | 3 | 3 | | U.S. History 3 | | | 3 | | Business Statistics (BUAD 2053) | | | 3 | | Management Productivity Tools (MGMT 2013) | | 3 | | | Legal Environment of Business (BUAD 2033) | | 3 | | | Western Civilization II (HIST 1513) | | 3 | | | Fine Arts/Hummanities1 | | | 3 | | Physical Activity1 | | 1 | 1 | | # | 16 | 16 | Junior Year | | Fall | Spring | | Money and Banking (ECON 3003) | | 3 | | | Investments I (FIN 3043) | | 3 | | | Economics Electives (ECON 3000-4000 level)4 | | | 3 | | Electives | | | 3 | | Business Finance (FIN 3063) | | | 3 | | Management and Org Behavior (MGMT 3003) | | 3 | | | Business Communications (BUAD 3023) | | 3 | | | Principles of Marketing (MKT 3043) | | | 3 | | Fine Arts/Hummanities1 | | | 3 | Managerial Accounting (ACCT 3063) or
Cost Accounting (ACCT 4023) | | 3 | | | # | 15 | 15 | Senior Year | | Fall | Spring | | International Economics and Finance (ECON 4093) | | | 3 | | Production Management (MGMT 3103) | | 3 | | | Principles of Risk and Insurance (FIN 4043) | | 3 | | | Business Policy (MGMT 4083) | | | 3 | | Management Information Systems (MGMT 4013) | | 3 | | | Economics Electives (3000-4000 level)4 | | 6 | | | Electives | | | 9 | | # | 15 | 15 | Back to Top _________________________________ 1 See General Education requirements.
2 Students who have two years of high school Algebra with a grade of "C" or better and a math ACT score of 22 or above may omit College Algebra and enroll directly in MATH 2243,Calculus for Business and Economics. If ommitted, an additional 3 hours of electives will be required.
3 Three hours must be taken from the following: HIST 2003, HIST 2013, or POLS 2003.
4 Only three hours of economic/finance internship will apply to this requirement. |
