Bachelor of Science in Business Economics

The science of efficient allocation, economics has much to offer students in the way of general and specialized preparation for positions in business, as well as government and the academic profession. In addition to university and college requirements cited previously, requirements for business economics majors include: ECON 3010, 3020, 4240 (9 hours) Economics electives - 15 hours (4000-level) A complete curriculum sheet is available from the College of Business Academic Advising Office, in room 175 West of the College of Business building. All economics majors must comply with requirements of the advanced business prerequisites for enrollment in upper-division courses. Economics majors must hold a 2.50 cumulative grade point average in all economics courses at graduation, as well as a minimum 2.50 cumulative UW grade point average and a minimum 2.50 grade point average in all College of Business courses. With approval of the department chair, students may substitute work in certain areas of accounting, agricultural economics, business administration, history, political science, finance, mathematics, statistics or law for 6 hours of 4000-level economics courses. Students who intend to continue on to graduate work are urged to give special attention to courses in economics theory, statistics and mathematics. Those planning a career in econometrics or mathematical economics should consult the department head as to mathematics and statistics requirements in these fields of study.