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Economics
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| Degree: |
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration |
| Minors: |
Business Economics, Economic Policy |
| Department: |
Marketing & Economics
Building 53, Room 133
(850) 474-2652
econ@uwf.edu |
| College: |
Business |
Semester Hours Required for Degree: 120
Faculty: R.J. Sjolander (Chairperson), N. Arguea, J. Ashraf, S. Conroy, R.K. Harper, R.R. Hawkins, W.L. Huth, F.E. Ranelli, 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, 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 in the back of this catalog.
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.
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ACG 2021 |
Principles of Financial Accounting |
3 |
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[ACG x021 or both ACG x001 & x011] |
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ACG 2071 |
Principles of Managerial Accounting |
3 |
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[ACG x071] |
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CGS 2570 |
Microcomputer Application Packages |
3 |
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[CGS 1100, 1530, 1570, 2000, 2060, 2100, 2531, or MAN 2812] |
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ECO 2013 |
Principles of Economics Macro |
3 |
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[ECO x013] |
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ECO 2023 |
Principles of Economics Micro |
3 |
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[ECO x023] |
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MAC 2233 |
Calculus with Business Applications |
3 |
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[MAC x230, x233] |
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STA 2023 |
Elements of Statistics |
3 |
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[STA x023 or QMB x100] |
+ 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) |
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College of Business Core (36 sh) |
| ACG 3311 |
Applied Managerial Accounting |
3 |
| BUL 3130 |
Legal Environment of Business |
3 |
| COM 4110 |
Business & Professional Communication |
3 |
| FIN 3403 |
Managerial Finance |
3 |
| GEB 4361 |
Business in the International
Environment |
3 |
| MAN 3025 |
Management Fundamentals |
3 |
| MAN 3504 |
Operations Management |
3 |
| MAN 4720 |
Policy Analysis & Formulation |
3 |
| MAR 3023 |
Marketing Fundamentals |
3 |
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Choose one:
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| ISM 3011 |
Management Information Systems |
3 |
| MAR 3370 |
Information Systems for Business Decisions |
3 |
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Choose one:
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| ENC 3250 |
Professional Writing |
3 |
| GEB 3212 |
Writing for Business: Theory & Practice |
3 |
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Choose one:
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| ACG 4831 |
Ethical Issues in Accounting |
3 |
| GEB 4444 |
Business, Ethics & Society |
3 |
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Specialization (18 sh)
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| ECO 3101 |
Intermediate Microeconomics |
3 |
| ECO 3203 |
Intermediate Macroeconomics |
3 |
| 3000/4000 Economics (ECO or ECP) level electives |
12 |
Major-Related (6 sh) |
| 3000/4000 level approved courses |
6 |
Upper Division Electives (0 sh)
MINORS
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.
| ACG 2021 |
Principles of Financial Accounting |
3 |
| ECO 2013 |
Principles of Economics Macro |
3 |
| 3000/4000 level economics courses (ECO or ECP) |
12 |
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.
| 3000/4000 level economics courses (ECO or ECP) |
12 |
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Choose one:
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| ECO 2013 |
Principles of Economics Macro |
3 |
| ECO 3003 |
Principles of Economic Theory and Public Policy |
3 |
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