Economics, B.S.

Contact 

Eric Andrews, CFP
Program Director, Economics 
 eandrews8@une.edu

Mission

The BA program equips students to integrate core business disciplines, apply analytics to managerial decisions, and deliver executable strategies through experiential and industry-connected learning. 

Program Description 

Students in this major will graduate with a variety of skills preparing them for jobs in the field of economics. The program's design includes foundational business and economics courses and specialized economics courses. This program is designed to provide students with the foundational knowledge and technical skills required for a range of jobs in the economics profession and to ensure graduates are using the most current tools and knowledge to thrive within the field. 

Honors Program

We offer qualified students the option of graduating with Honors. This includes significant research, scholarship or creative activity under the direction of a faculty member. Interested students should consult with their advisor. 

Transfer Credit

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Admissions

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Financial Information

Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more tuition and fee information, please consult this catalog’s Financial Information section.

Curricular Requirements

Program Required Courses
Nor'easter Core Requirements
Nor'easter Core Requirements40
COB Business Foundation Courses
BUEC 203Macroeconomics3
BUEC 204Microeconomics3
BUMG 120Innovation through Technology3
MAT 120Statistics3
Other COB Foundation Courses
BUAC 201Financial Accounting3
BUAC 303Managerial Accounting3
BUFI 205Intro to Data Analysis & Model3
or DCS 205
BUFI 315Business Finance Concepts and Skills3
BUMG 101Introduction to Business3
BUMG 200Management3
BUMG 325Legal Environment of Business3
BUMG 495Business Internship1-12
BUMG 498Strategic Management3
BUMK 200Marketing3
Economics Major Required Courses
BUEC 303Advanced Macroeconomics3
BUEC 304Advanced Microeconomics3
BUEC 355Contemporary Issues in Economics3
BUEC 365Evolution of Modern Economic Theory3
BUEC 370Money, Credit and Banking3
BUEC 380Economic Devel of the U.S.3
BUEC 461Econometrics3
BUEC 493Economics Seminar3
Two Program Specific Electives (below)6
Open Elective Courses (Students complete open elective credits as necessary to meet the University’s 120-credit minimum for graduation. The total number of elective credits required will depend on the student’s completed program, core, and other degree requirements.)10
Total Hours120-131

Program Specific Elective Options

BUEC 375 (International Trade and Finance)3
BUEC 385Health Economics3
BUEC 390Environmental Economics3
BUEC 395 (Ecological Economics)3
PSC 322Global Money and Power3
BUFI 321 (Investment Management)3
BUFI 322Investments3

Academic and Technical Standards

Economic majors must earn a minimum of a 2.0 GPA (C) in all required and elective courses in the business foundation courses and the economics major courses. 

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply data-driven technologies and business principles to solve business challenges.
  • Evaluate ethical frameworks to make responsible business decisions.
  • Demonstrate effective teamwork characterized by professionalism and accountability.
  • Present sustainable business solutions that integrate global awareness and social responsibility.
  • Demonstrate critical inquiry skills of problem-solving, analytical reasoning, and \\n\\nreflective judgment to reach well-supported conclusions regarding economic issues.
  • Communicate economic arguments effectively in written and oral forms.
  • Formulate coherent and logically sound economic arguments using appropriate theoretical and empirical evidence.