Undergraduate Catalogue
Economics-Finance Major
Economics and finance are closely related disciplines, reflecting the great degree of integration that exists between the economy and the financial system. The economics-finance degree prepares students for rewarding careers in business by providing both a firm grounding in economic principles as well as a solid background in finance. While the skills associated with economics-finance are particularly appropriate for students wishing to pursue careers in financial services, the broad conceptual framework of the major may easily be applied to careers in industry, banking, or government, as well as graduate study in business-related disciplines or law.
Economics-finance majors develop solid skills in financial statement analysis and an understanding of the financial system along with a strong foundation in microeconomic and macroeconomic theory. Besides taking the Business Core, which provides a broad overview of the business disciplines, students are provided with a solid understanding of economic analysis and financial markets through required courses in the two areas. By selecting from a wide variety of elective offerings in both economics and finance, students can customize their program of study to satisfy their individual needs and interests. Superior students may pursue directed studies and internships as well.
Required Courses
EC 224 Intermediate Price Theory
EC 225 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory
EC 391 Monetary Economics
FI 305 Principles of Accounting and Finance
FI 320 Financial Markets and investments
In addition, students select two economics electives and one finance elective in consultation with their faculty adviser.
