Majors and Minors

The mission of the Economics and Business Department is to provide inclusive educational opportunities aimed at developing competencies necessary for meaningful contributions to the professional and academic fields of business and economics. These opportunities are provided in a continuous learning environment for faculty and students. Departmental goals are based on the College’s established broad learning goals, Great Commitments, and aims of General Education.

The goal of the Economics and Business Department is to provide students with a course of study that will help them understand and apply the theories and principles of economics and business. Students will learn to view problems and issues from multiple perspectives, apply analytic reasoning and decision-making skills, and communicate effectively. Faculty and students will examine contemporary economic and business issues within a framework of ethical reflection and personal responsibility.

The Business Administration major is designed to allow students to focus on one of four concentration areas with the following requirements. Further explanation of each concentration is included in the Appendix. The Economics major is designed to allow students to focus on one of two concentration areas – Methods and Models, and International Politics and Policy. Departmental electives may be any BUS or ECO 200, 300 or 400 level.

• Minors:
• Minor in Business Administration
• Minor in Economics

The Business Administration major is designed to allow students to focus on one of six concentration areas with the following requirements. Further explanation of each concentration is included in the Appendix.