2025 - 2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Economics and Finance, Concentration in Economics
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General Statement
The Economics concentration under the Economics and Finance major provides students with a solid foundation in microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, public policy analysis, and applied economic research. The program emphasizes critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, and data interpretation, skills essential for careers in government, international organizations, research institutions, and consulting. Students explore topics such as labor economics, public finance, and economic development, and are prepared for graduate study in economics, public administration, law, or related disciplines. The curriculum supports career paths in both the public and private sectors, where economic literacy and analytical skills are in high demand.
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Requirements for the BBA Degree - 120 Credit Hours Total
General Education and Business Core:
General Education and Business Core are common for all students majoring in Accounting, Business Administration, Business Information Systems, and Economics/Finance. General Education Requirements - 36 Credit Hours
Lower Division Business Core - 21 Credit Hours
Upper Division Business Core - 27 Credit Hours
Elective Requirements - 6 Credit Hours
- Business Elective (3)
- Business or Non-Business Elective (3)
Note:
* MGMT 4500 may not be taken until all other business lower division and upper division core courses have been satisfactorily completed and should be taken during the final semester of enrollment. Non-Business Economics Concentration (30 Hours):
Total: 16 Hours
*An Orientation course taken at another University does NOT meet this requirement. Students with less than 6 credit hours must take UNIV 1000 at TSU. **Students must take 3 credit hour courses from the following list of approved general education Humanities courses: AREN 2310, ART, 1010, HIST 1000, THTR 1020, MUSC 1010, PHIL 1030, or RELS 2010. Total: 16 Hours
**Natural Science-Must have 8 semester hours which includes the appropriate labs. Recommended courses are BIOL 1020/1021, BIOL 1010/1011, BIOL 1110/1111, BIOL 1120/1112, CHEM 1030/1031, CHEM 1110/1111, CHEM 1120/1121, PHYS 2010/20 CHEM 1040/1041, PHYS 2040/2041 or ASTR 1020. Students must remember NOT to duplicate course options from a previous semester. Total: 16 Hours
*ENGL 2012-2322 will meet this requirement; must have 3 credit hours in this discipline. **Natural Science-Must have 8 semester hours which includes the appropriate labs. Recommended courses are BIOL 1020/1021, BIOL 1010/1011, BIOL 1110/1111, BIOL 1120/1112, CHEM 1030/1031, CHEM 1110/1111, CHEM 1120/1121, PHYS 2010/20 CHEM 1040/1041, PHYS 2040/2041 or ASTR 1020. Students must remember NOT to duplicate course options from a previous semester. ***HIST 2010, HIST 2020, HIST 2030, HIST 2060, HIST 2070, or HIST 2700 will satisfy this requirement. Total: 15 Hours
*Students must take 3 credit hour courses from the following list of approved general education Humanities courses: AREN 2310, ART, 1010, THTR 1020, MUSC 1010, PHIL 1030, HIST 1000 or RELS 2010. Courses within the range of ENGL 2012-2322 will also meet this Humanities requirement. Students must remember NOT to duplicate a Humanities course option from a previous semester. **HIST 2010, HIST 2020, HIST 2030, HIST 2060, HIST 2070, or HIST 2700 satisfy this requirement. Total: 15 Hours
*The following courses may be considered for the ECON Elective: ECON 3000, ECON 3200, ECON, 3300, ECON 4100, ECON 4150, ECON 4520, and ECON 4600. **Electives include FINA 3045, FINA 3400, FINA 4550, and 4700. Total: 12 Hours
*The following courses may be considered for the ECON Elective: ECON 3000, ECON 3200, ECON 4100, ECON 4150, ECON 4520, and ECON 4600 Students must remember NOT to duplicate a course option from a previous semester. **Business electives include MGMT 4040, MGMT 4100, MGMT 4120, MGMT 4500, BISI 3500, BISI 3610, BISI 3620, BISI 4240, BISI 4260, BISI 4300, BISI 4364, BISI 4410, BISI 4550, BISI 4800, BISI 4810/4820, BISI 4990, BISE 3400, BISE 4000, and BISE 4300. |
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