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Economics
Degree Description
The BBA courses in economics (1) provide an understanding of the economic processes that provide the foundation for our business, political, and social behavior; (2) teach students how to acquire, process, and analyze information; and (3) provide a rigorous preparation for management careers in business and government and for graduate study in economics, business administration and law.
Economics Major Educational Outcomes
Economics majors will
- demonstrate knowledge of macroeconomic concepts and the influence government policies have on the overall economy.
- demonstrate knowledge of microeconomic concepts and the influence market structure and government policies have on market outcomes.
- demonstrate knowledge of economics concepts in an open economy.
- demonstrate knowledge of econometric concepts and use the results to predict and forecast.
- utilize quantitative skills to solve economic problems.
Assessment of the educational outcomes for the economics major is primarily the responsibility of the economics faculty. The faculty use a variety of methods to assess the learning outcomes including examinations, quizzes, oral presentations, written assignments, research papers, and projects. The faculty use the assessment results to continuously review and improve the economics curriculum.
B.B.A Degree with a major in Economics (BBA)
Selected Educational Outcomes
- Knowledge of the behavior of business in supplying goods and services.
- Knowledge of the techniques used by business to determine investment decisions.
- Ability to use economic data to forecast aggregate economic activity.
- Ability to predict the effects of changes in government policy on business activity.
Requirements for the B.B.A. Degree with a major in Economics
Core Area A-E (See VSU Core Curriculum) |
42 hours |
Area F Requirements1 |
18 hours |
ECON 2105, ECON 2106 |
6 hours |
ACCT 2101, ACCT 2102 |
6 hours |
CISM 2201 or CS 1000 |
2-3 hours |
BUSA 2000 |
1 hour |
BUSA 2106 |
3 hours |
Economics Major Curriculum |
60 hours |
Required1: BUSA 2100, BUSA 4900, ENGL 3010, FIN 3350, MGNT 3250, MKTG 3050, ECON 3000, |
33 hours |
Economics Electives1: Any 3000 or 4000 level ECON course |
12 hours |
Business Electives1,2: Any 3000 or 4000 level ECON courses not selected above |
9 hours |
Non-Business Electives3 |
9 hours |
Total Hours |
120 hours |
1 The grade in each of these courses must be a "C" or better.
2 If BUSA 2106 is not taken in Area F, it is required here.
3 If CISM 2201 of CS 1000 is not taken in Area F and/or MATH 1261 is not taken in Area D, they are required here.