Majors and Minor

Gain the problem-solving skills to analyze data, adjust to changes in resources and take advantage of trends as they arise.

Economic problems center on the allocation of scarce resources to provide goods and services for society. The goal of the Economics program is to provide students with the analytical tools, problem-solving ability, and insight necessary to address such fundamental questions. Students are trained to analyze business and financial conditions, wage and tax policies and international trade, and to understand theories explaining the causes of unemployment and inflation.

The same core Economics courses are taken by all three majors, and the choice between the three depends upon your academic interests and career goals. The Business major provides students with a strong background in the fundamental skills and knowledge of business.

B.S. in Business Economics
B.A. in Economics through the College of Arts and Science
B.S. in Quantitative Economics through the College of Arts and Science

Miami Plan and School of Business Requirements

The B.S. in ECO is based on the Miami Plan foundation courses that consist of 36 hours in areas outside of the Farmer School of Business. In addition, the Farmer School core includes 45 hours of courses from all the business disciplines.

Economics Minor

With a minor in Economics, students will explore how their major area of specialization connects to the workplace and the economy. Students preparing for law school or a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) will find this minor valuable.

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