Majors

The Department of Business and Economics offers majors in Economics and in Business/Economics and a minor in Economics.  The programs build on the best from the liberal arts foundation and are intentional about integrating the Christian faith and perspective with the study of economic life.

The Economics major is designed to help students develop skills in analysis and decision-making by becoming thoroughly grounded in the principles of economic reasoning.  At the same time, students also gain an understanding of the economic relationships, forces, and patterns that influence the economic order on a global as well as national basis.  An effort is made to apply economic analysis to a wide range of social and economic issues.  The Economics major provides a broad and versatile base of preparation that is ideal for a life-long career in business, government, law, public policy, or other professional tracks.  It also provides excellent background for further graduate study in economics, business administration, or law.

The Business/Economics major focuses on economic life at the level of the firm.  Any organization, whether it be a for-profit or not-for-profit endeavor, must deal with the issues of purpose, product/service creation, distribution channels, human and financial resources, technology, and information.  All of this must be considered in the context of a dynamic global economy.  The Business and Economics major offers a range of courses which enable students to develop their understanding of these foundational issues as they relate to principles of marketing, finance, management, financial information, and operations.  In addition to course work within the major, students are encouraged to use general electives outside the department to develop a concentrated focus of study supporting themes such as advertising, human resource management, actuarial science, financial information, marketing, management, finance, international business and law.