The Business Economics major gives students a solid understanding of today's global business environment and market structure. It combines in-depth study of economic theory with business applications within an ethical framework. The program enables students to understand market forces and their interplay with government policies and business decisions.

It emphasizes the application of economic concepts and the use of critical thinking to resolving economic and managerial problems. Students acquire the analytical and problem-solving skills needed to investigate and critically evaluate economic trends and business conditions. They learn to interpret current issues confronting society (e.g., deficits, inflation, unemployment, poverty) as well as individuals (e.g., wages, cost of living, taxes).

The major in Business Economics requires completion of 48 major credits. The curriculum is designed to enable students to succeed in business and government careers, graduate schools, and law schools as well as to become better-informed and productive citizens.

All Welch College of Business students must complete the following 10 courses (30 credits) to earn their degree.

AC101 Financial Accounting and Reporting
AC105 Managerial Accounting and Control
BU201 Organization Management
BU231 Business Law I
BU257 Business Ethics
BU301 Business Policy
EC202 Principles of Microeconomics     
EC203 Principles of Macroeconomics
FN215 Financial Management
MK201 Principles of Marketing