2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Economics Major - Business Specialization


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Program Contact/Coordinator
Eluned Jones, Head
Jason Zimmerman, Assistant Department Head
Department of Economics
Scobey Hall 142
605-688-4845
e-mail: jason.zimmerman@sdstate.edu
http://www.sdstate.edu/econ/
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Program Description
The major in Economics with a Business Economics Specialization combines the analytical rigor of an economics degree with the practical skills of a management degree. Students can tailor the program to their interests by choosing from a variety of electives in areas such as accounting, finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship.  Career opportunities for Business Economics majors include management, finance, banking, sales, real estate, and marketing. The Business Economics specialization also serves to prepare students for graduate work in law, economics , and business.

 

Student Learning Outcomes
Business Economics students will:

  • Understand the economic principles and complexities that underlie the global economy;
  • Apply economic concepts and techniques for decision-making;
  • Communicate effectively;
  • Think critically;
  • Behave ethically and humanely.

Course Delivery Format
The program offers courses on campus, with limited online coursework, usually during the summer.

Requirements for Economics Major - Business Specialization: 120 Credits


Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

System General Education Requirements*: 31-32


Institutional Graduation Requirements**: 5


College of Arts & Sciences Requirements: 17-34


Bachelor of Arts 

  • Modern Languages Credits: 3-14 (completion and competency in one language at the 202 level or a department-approved advanced upper division language course) 
  • Social Sciences  Credits: 8
  • Humanities  Credits: 6

Bachelor of Science 

SGRs, IGRs, and/or Major coursework may satisfy some or all of the above requirements. Consult program advisor for details. See the College of Arts and Sciences  for additional information about Bachelor of Arts Specifications  and Bachelor of Science Specifications .

General Electives: 8-21


Total Required Credits: 120


Curriculum Notes


* The 30 credit Board of Regents System General Education Requirements (SGRs) must be completed as part of a student’s first 64 credits.

** South Dakota State University has a 5 credit Institutional Graduation Requirement (IGRs).

(G) Globalization Requirement.

(AW) Advanced Writing Requirement.

Students must take the proficiency examination after completing 48 credits. English 101, and a course in each of the General Education areas of social science, mathematics, natural science, and humanities and arts must be taken prior to taking this exam.

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