The Business Economics major is for students who want to understand decision-making and problem solving in the context of business and social environments.  The major fosters an understanding of the objectives and functions of a private enterprise economy and applies these principles to business and social problems.

Economics provides a unified framework to think about choices in many contexts, the consequences of these choices, and the ability of leaders to implement them. Business Economics majors acquire a key piece of intellectual capital: a well-honed skill for critical thinking, especially with regard to problems that involve data and quantitative methods.

Skills

• Analyze human interactions 
• Understand and apply economic models and concepts 
• Solve complex problems through analysis and critical thinking 
• Make arguments and decisions based on quantitative data 
• Effectively examine, analyze, and interpret data 
• Develop understanding of business core competencies that are applicable to various fields 
• Evaluate the impact of variables in the marketplace and identify patterns and trends