Economics & Finance

Program Overview

The BBA in Economics & Finance prepares students for careers in business, finance, and advanced studies. It aligns with the CFA exam requirements and offers specialized electives in economics and finance. The program emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, and provides access to Bloomberg Terminal, CFA Exam Prep resources, and internships.

Program Outline

Economics & Finance: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Concentration

Degree Overview:

• Prepares students for careers in business, finance, government, financial services, financial management, and advanced studies in economics and finance.
• Aligns with the requirements for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exam.

Outline:

• Program Structure: Core business courses + specialized economics and finance electives
• Modules:
• Economics:
Principles of Macroeconomics, Principles of Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, Intermediate Microeconomics, International Economics, one additional 300/400-level economics course
• Finance:
Money & Banking, Business Finance, Investment & Portfolio Management, one other economics/finance course at the 300/400-level or a business internship
• Electives: Students can choose from a variety of other business courses to customize their program
• General Education Requirements: 30 credit hours of general education coursework
• Business-Specific Coursework: 42 credit hours
• Non-Business Elective Courses: 24 credit hours
• Total Program Credits: 126 credit hours

Assessment:

• Methods: Exams, assignments, projects, presentations
• Criteria: Based on course objectives and learning outcomes

Teaching:

• Methods: Lectures, discussions, case studies, guest speakers, simulations, experiential learning
• Faculty: Experienced and qualified professionals with expertise in their field

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Financial Analyst, Business Analyst, Senior Financial Analyst, Operations Manager, Management Consultant, Data Analyst
• Salary Examples: Financial Analyst: $40,455 – $75,158, Business Analyst: $42,500 – $67,046, Senior Financial Analyst: $60,077 – $98,633, Operations Manager: $40,268 – $121,182, Management Consultant: $99,750, Data Analyst: $48,750

Other:

• The program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
• Students have access to career and professional development services.
• The program offers opportunities for study abroad and experiential learning.
• The program emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Minor in Economics:

• Provides a systematic study of economics for business and non-business majors.
• Can be a valuable complement to other majors such as Political Science, Sociology, Public Administration, Pre-Law Studies, or Mass-Communications.
• Requires 15 credit hours of economics coursework: Principles of Macroeconomics, Principles of Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, Intermediate Microeconomics, International Economics, and one additional 300/400-level economics course.