Business Economics (BA, BS)
Saint Charles, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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Introduction
The business economics degree from Lindenwood University will provide you with a solid grounding in economic theory, along with training in applied econometrics. In addition to your specialized training, you will receive a well-rounded business education that will prepare you for a wide array of careers in business.
Lindenwood University offers you the opportunity to earn a bachelor of arts (BA), bachelor of science (BS), or minor in business economics.
The business economics degree from Lindenwood University will provide you with a solid grounding in economic theory, along with training in applied econometrics. In addition to your specialized training, you will receive a well-rounded business education that will prepare you for a wide array of careers in business.
Business Economics Faculty at Lindenwood University
The business economics faculty at Lindenwood University is made up of degreed educators and business professionals, all with a doctorate, who know their subjects and also act as advisors to you.. They will pass their knowledge on to you. Small class sizes and easily accessible faculty ensure that you, as a Lindenwood University student, are afforded the attention and instructional time you deserve.
Career Opportunities
| 27% Higher Income | 93% Success Rate |
| Our graduates have a 27% higher income than the national median 10 years after enrolling. Source: US Department of Education's College Scorecard/ Department of Treasury 2018. | Investing in a Lindenwood education sets you up for success. 93% of Lindenwood graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate programs within 6 months of graduation. |
Many employers place a high value on employees with quantitative skills. Economics training is also excellent preparation for graduate coursework in business, law, or the social sciences.
Business economics is an area with demand throughout a variety of areas, both corporate and nonprofit, a field with many specialties and paths.
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Curriculum
A bachelor of arts in business economics requires 72-74 credit hours and a bachelor of science in business economics requires 75-77 credit hours of business-related courses and electives, plus a general education core. The difference in a bachelor of arts and a bachelor of science is that the core of a BA is generally more diverse and a BS is more concentrated in the subject area. Topics of study include money and banking, macroeconomics, microeconomics, and international economics, plus many more.
If you pursue a BA or BS in Business Administration, you may earn an emphasis in economics by completing 12 of your 21-24 credit hours of elective coursework in economics.
Business Economics, BA
PCB&E GE and PCB&E Core Coursework
51-53 credit hours of coursework from the following requirements:
- General Education Business Requirements
- Core Business Requirements
Major Coursework
6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- ECON 33040 Intermediate Microeconomics
- ECON 33045 Intermediate Macroeconomics
3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- ECON 43010 Labor Economics
- ECON 43020 Public Economics
- ECON 43030 Urban and Regional Economics
- ECON 49000-49999 Special Topics in Economics
Elective Coursework
12 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- ECON 33020 Managerial Economics
- ECON 33025 Money and Banking
- ECON 33031 International Economics
- ECON 33037 Current Economic and Social Policy
- ECON 33051 U.S. Economic History
- ECON 33055 Economics and the Environment
- ECON 33060 History of Economic Thought
- ECON 33065 Seminar in Economic Federalism
- ECON 39000-39999 Special Topics in Economics
- ECON 43010 Labor Economics
- ECON 43020 Public Economics
- ECON 43030 Urban and Regional Economics
- ECON 43078 Econometrics
- ECON 43095 Internship
- ECON 49000-49999 Special Topics in Economics
- MGMT 38900 Game Theory
- SPMGT 37080 Sport Economics
No duplication of coursework is permitted within the program.
Business Economics, BS
PCB&E GE and PCB&E Core Coursework
51-53 credit hours of coursework from the following requirements:
- General Education Business Requirements
- Core Business Requirements
Major Coursework
9 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- ECON 33040 Intermediate Microeconomics
- ECON 33045 Intermediate Macroeconomics
- ECON 43078 Econometrics
3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- ECON 43010 Labor Economics
- ECON 43020 Public Economics
- ECON 43030 Urban and Regional Economics
- ECON 49000-49999 Special Topics in Economics
Elective Coursework
12 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- ECON 33020 Managerial Economics
- ECON 33025 Money and Banking
- ECON 33031 International Economics
- ECON 33037 Current Economic and Social Policy
- ECON 33051 U.S. Economic History
- ECON 33055 Economics and the Environment
- ECON 33060 History of Economic Thought
- ECON 33065 Seminar in Economic Federalism
- ECON 39000-39999 Special Topics in Economics
- ECON 43010 Labor Economics
- ECON 43020 Public Economics
- ECON 43030 Urban and Regional Economics
- ECON 43078 Econometrics
- ECON 43095 Internship
- ECON 49000-49999 Special Topics in Economics
- MGMT 38900 Game Theory
- SPMGT 37080 Sport Economics
No duplication of coursework is permitted within the program.