Business economics is a field in applied economics that uses economic theory and quantitative methods to analyze business decisions.
It is an applied science in that trained business economists to use tools-of-the-trade to aid companies and other organizations in the development of strategies to grow and prosper in a market-oriented economy.
Issues and problems include decisions to expand into new markets and new countries; decisions regarding contracting versus vertical integration; the role of entrepreneurs in growth and development; and the inter-relationship between management and employees, providers of capital, customers, and government.
With a concentration in business economics, you will gain the skills necessary to contribute meaningfully to any firm, nonprofit group, or governmental organization.
Select 3 courses from below:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits | ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECON 8080 | Money and Financial Institutions | 3 | n/a |
| ECON 8210 | Applied Managerial Economics | 3 | n/a |
| ECON 8216/4210 | Industrial Organization | 3 | ↓ |
| ECON 8246/4240 | Labor Economics | 3 | n/a |
| ECON 8310 | Business Forecasting | 3 | n/a |
| ECON 8336/4330 | Environmental Economics and Sustainability | 3 | n/a |
| ECON 8576/4570 | Economic Conditions Analysis | 3 | n/a |
| ECON 8616/4610 | International Trade | 3 | ↓ |
| ECON 8940 | Economic Internship | 3 | n/a |
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