Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)/Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Economics The Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance prepares students for a variety of professional opportunities. Departmental emphasis on quality instruction assures that students are exposed to the most up-to-date material and instructional techniques. The study of accounting and finance leads exclusively to business-oriented degrees. In economics, students may pursue either social sciences or business degrees. The Department prepares economic majors to continue their education for graduate programs in business or law. The department offers a variety of scholarships at the undergraduate level and graduate assistantships at the post-graduate level. Students are encouraged to apply for these awards. The department supports an internship program for students majoring in any field within the department. The intern program combines classroom study with a planned program of related work experience with industry or government agencies. The program provides students an opportunity to earn a portion of their college expenses while gaining work experience which enhances their academic studies. 
Major in Economics (Major Code: 319) University Core Curriculum Requirements Refer to the “University Core Curriculum” section of the catalog. B.A./B.S. Degree Core Curriculum Requirements - MATH 1324, SCOM 1315 or 1321 (if not taken as part of University Core Curriculum Requirements).
- ECON 2301 (if not taken as part of core curriculum), 2302, 3311, 3312, 18 semester hours of advanced economics electives.
- MATH 1325.
- CIDM 2342.
- 15 semester hours of additional course work with prior approval of adviser. These courses should be in harmony with the student’s area of interest.
Recommended Electives - ACCT 2301, 2302, COMM 1315 or 1321 (if not taken as part of University Core Curriculum Requirements)
Other Requirements B.S. Degree - Six semester hours from natural sciences and mathematics.
- Six semester hours from communications and social sciences.
B.A. Degree - Eight semester hours of foreign language.
- Six semester hours from art, English, history, philosophy or theatre.
Additional electives to total 120 hours for the B.S. degree and 122 hours for the B.A. degree. Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) Degree Major in Economics (Major Code: 306) University Core Curriculum Requirements - Specific courses required from University core curriculum requirements are MATH 1324, COMM 1315 or 1321, and ECON 2301.
- Business core. (see the B.B.A. core, in the “Baccalaureate Degree Requirements” section of the catalog.)
- ECON 3311, 3312 and 18 semester hours of advanced economic electives.
- Additional electives to total 120 hours.
Refer to the “University Core Curriculum” section of the catalog. Minor in Economics - ECON 2301, 2302, 3311, 3312.
- Select two additional courses from 3300–4300-level economics courses.
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