Business-Economics- Bachelor of Science in Business
For information, contact the Department of Economics, 2054 FSB, 513-529-2836.
This curriculum is for students primarily interested in economics but who also desire a broad background in business. It helps you understand objectives and functions of a private enterprise economy, fundamentals of economic analysis, and how to integrate economic principles with various areas of business administration. The program also teaches how to use economic analysis as a major tool in reaching independent, well-considered judgments.
Course work involves both required theory courses and electives. Theory courses provide common analytical background of modern economics and serve to build analytical skills. The generous number of electives allows you to pursue different fields, depending on your interests and educational background.
Honors in Economics
For details on honors in economics please see the departmental website
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses | ||
| ECO 311 | Examining Economic Data and Models | 3 |
| ECO 315 | Intermediate Microeconomic Theory | 3 |
| ECO 317 | Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select 15 hours in economics, at least six of those hours must be in courses that require ECO 315 and/or ECO 317 as prerequisite(s), which have a number of 410 or greater. 1,2 | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 24 | |
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ECO 315 and ECO 317 must be taken at Miami. At least three additional hours of economics numbered 300 must be taken at Miami. Up to three hours of Summer Scholar credit can be applied toward the 15 hours of economics. Exceptions must be approved by the director of undergraduate studies.
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Prerequisites for all 300- and 400-level courses include ECO 201 and ECO 202 unless otherwise stated.
GPA requirement
You must achieve at least a 2.00 GPA in all economics courses taken.