Faculty: R.J. Sjolander (Chairperson), N. Arguea, J. Ashraf, S. Conroy, R.K. Harper, R.R. Hawkins, W.L. Huth, P.C.M. Teichert (Emeritus)

Students interested in studies in economics may earn the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) degree with a major in Economics. Economics majors develop skills toward policy-oriented decisions, often based on analysis of fundamental resource allocation issues. Economists work in a broad range of areas including business strategy (should we expand into a new market?), societal policies (what is the best way to fight environmental pollution?), and global issues (what rules should govern trade among nations?). Specific topics include agriculture, healthcare, crime, finance, production, international trade, labor, taxation, politics, the environment, and many others.

Many Economics graduates choose to attend graduate school, thereby enhancing their career opportunities. A major in Economics provides outstanding preparation for the M.B.A. degree and an Economics degree is regarded as an excellent background for the study of Law.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
In addition to general University requirements and General Studies requirements, students seeking the B.S.B.A. in Economics must meet the requirements listed below. A minimum course grade of "C" is required in all College of Business prerequisites and courses.

Students should consult with their academic advisor for courses which may satisfy both the General Studies requirements and common prerequisites.

Course descriptions are listed alphabetically by prefix at Course Listings/Descriptions.

General Studies (36 sh)
Economics majors should take SPC 2016 to satisfy the humanities/values and expressions component, STA 2023 and MAC 2233 to satisfy the mathematics component, and ECO 2013 to satisfy the social science/socio-political component of General Studies. For additional information see the General Studies section of this catalog.

Common Prerequisites (21 sh)
State mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program. Courses in brackets indicate substitutes from Florida Public Community/Junior Colleges and Universities.

+ Indicates common prerequisites which can be used to satisfy General Studies requirements

Lower Division Electives (3-12 sh)
Sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to complete at least 60 semester hours in the lower division. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4999) to meet this elective requirement.

Major (54 sh)

Major-Related (6 sh)
3000/4000 level approved courses 6

Upper Division Electives (0 sh)

Business Economics Minor (18 sh)
The Business Economics Minor, although accessible to any student, is designed for students with a business major. The Business Economics Minor requires completion of 18 sh with a grade in each course of "C" or higher. Nine hours of 3000/4000 level economics courses must be taken at UWF.

Economic Policy Minor (15 sh)
The Minor in Economic Policy is designed for and only available to non-business majors. It gives students in a wide variety of majors the opportunity to add value to the major degree. It is especially appropriate for students who plan to enter law school or work in political or public policy-oriented career fields. The Economic Policy Minor requires completion of 15 sh with a grade of "C" or higher. Nine hours of 3000/4000 level economics courses must be taken at UWF.