The Department of Economics offers two tracks. Track I (Managerial Economics) develops students’ capacity to analyze the economic environment in which an organization operates and to apply economic reasoning to an organization’s internal decision making. These courses have more of a managerial emphasis than traditional economics courses. Track II (General Economics) is designed to provide a broad understanding of economic, social, and business problems. In addition to preparing students for a career in business or government, this track provides an excellent background for graduate or professional studies.

Track I - Managerial Economics requires ECON 110, 111, 220, 332 and 441; ACCT 110 and either ACCT 130 or BUS 429; BUS 338; and two other economics courses numbered 200 or above, excluding ECON 349.

Track II - General Economics requires ECON 110, 111, 331, 440, and 441, and three other courses in economics. Depending on their academic and career interests, students are encouraged to select a minor in another department such as political science, philosophy, or history.

In addition, the following courses are recommended: all majors - MATH 123 and BUS 223; majors planning graduate work - MATH 112 and 128; Track II majors - ACCT 110 and either 130 or 344.

The following courses, when scheduled as W courses, count toward the writing intensive requirement: ECON 236, 337, and 440.

Students interested in teacher certification should refer to the Department of Education on page 96.

A minor in economics requires the completion of ECON 110, 111 and three other economics courses numbered 200 or above, or any four economics courses numbered 200 or above.
The Department of Economics is a member of the Institute for Management Studies. See page 115.