The Business Economics program is designed for students interested in the application of advanced economics analysis, principles and thinking to the management and operation of business organizations and governmental or quasi-public institutions. The curriculum affords an opportunity to couple knowledge of the structure and operation of our economy with the decision theory and problem-solving approach used in modern business administration.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The Business Economics Major within the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree program prepares students with a broad foundation of business knowledge, management skills and proficiency in economic analysis for professional careers in the fields of manufacturing, mining, transportation, communications, banking, insurance, retailing and investment, as well as in governmental agencies, trade associations and consulting firms. According to the National Association for Business Economics (NABE), business economists are also increasingly employed to collaborate with other professionals—including lawyers, accountants, treasurers and engineers—to solve complex business problems. Growth in this field can be attributed to the need of organizations to more fully analyze and interpret the business cycle, government policies and international factors. Business economists are prized for their understanding of matters related to consumer demand, pricing, costing and competitive dynamics.

PROGRAM

Required Major Core Courses

In addition to the B.B.A. degree program's required core courses, students must complete:

ECN 301 (Intermediate Macroeconomics), and a minimum of four additional courses from the following major electives, for a minimum of 15 credit hours.

Major Electives

ECN 322 Statistics and Econometrics
ECN 330 Managerial Economics
ECN 333 Economics of Health
ECN 355 Money and Banking
ECN 360 Public Sector Economics
ECN 433 Industrial Organization
ECN 441 Business Fluctuation and Forecasting
ECN 450 Economics of Law
ECN 474 Environmental and Natural ResourceEconomics
ECN 475 Labor Economics
ECN 482 International Economics
ECN 485 Economics of Development and Growth

SUGGESTED SEQUENCE FOR BUSINESS ECONOMICS MAJOR

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) students are required to complete 128 hours of course work that includes University, College and Major requirements. Adhering to the recommended sequence outlined below provides a balanced workload and ensures that students will have the proper prerequisites and knowledge for maximum benefit of these courses.

First Semester ENG 101 English I MTH 151 Math Concepts * MTH 152 Math Concepts * MTH 153 Math Concepts * IST 203 Software Tools for Personal Productivity Natural Science with Lab elective ** BUS 101 Introduction to College Life Total Credits Second Semester ENG 102 English II MTH 154 Math Concepts * MTH 155 Math Concepts * MTH 156 Math Concepts * Natural Science elective ** ECN 201 Principles of Macroeconomics African-American Experience elective ** Total Credits Third Semester ECN 202 Principles of Microeconomics OMS 201 Business Statistics I GAD 250 Business Communication (W) ACT 221 Introductory Accounting I Western Culture elective ** Total Fourth Semester Nonwestern Culture elective ** OMS 202 Business Statistics II ACT 222 Introductory Accounting II Social Science elective ** Human Diversity elective ** Total Fifth Semester ECN 301 Intermediate Macroeconomics MLR 321 Organizational Behavior MKT 351 Business, Society and Government (W) Open Elective Open Elective Total Sixth Semester ECN 302 Intermediate Microeconomics MKT 301 Introduction to Marketing OMS 311 Introduction to Production Management FIN 351 Introduction to Financial Management Arts and Humanities elective ** Total Seventh Semester BLW 411 Business Law and Ethics (W) IST 305 Information Technology for Competitive Advantage Economics elective Economics elective Arts and Humanities elective ** Total Eighth Semester MLR 465 Management Strategy and Policy (W) Economics elective Economics elective Open elective Arts and Humanities elective ** Total

Credits 4 1 2 1 3 5 1 17 Credits 3 1 2 1 3 3 3 16 Credits 3 3 3 3 4 16 Credits 4 3 3 3 3 16 Credits 3 3 3 3 4 16 Credits 3 3 4 3 16 Credits 3 3 4 4 3 15 Credits 3 4 3 3 3 16

* The Analytical Geometry and Calculus sequence (MTH 181-182) may be substituted for the Math Concepts sequence (MTH 151-156).

** Before choosing electives, students should consult an advisor.

(W) Counts as a writing course for University graduation requirements. A minimum of three writing courses are required.

For more information, contact:
Department of Economics
Cleveland State University
2121 Euclid Avenue, RT1715
Cleveland, OH 44115-2214
Phone: 216.687.4520
www.csuohio.edu/business/academics/ecn/

For official requirements for a degree in this major, see the Undergraduate Catalog for the academic year in which you were admitted to the University.