Course Planning

Economics and Business Major - Planning

Course planning advice here is limited to majors. For a full description of degree requirements, please see this overview of the Academic Program and refer to the Catalog for details and official rules. Any discrepancy between the Course Planning Pages and the Catalog will be resolved in favor of the Catalog.

Possible Degree Path – starting in the first year. The following is a typical plan to complete this major. This is not the only way forward. Please consult with your advisor to create your unique path.

  Fall Semester Spring Semester
First Year -
  • Principles of Accounting I (BUSI 200)
  • If needed: Introduction to Economic Modeling (ECON 110)
Sophomore
  • Principles of Accounting II (BUSI 210)
  • Microeconomic Theory (ECON 200)
  • Macroeconomic Theory (ECON 210)
  • Principles of Statistics (BUSI 250)
Junior Possibly 3-4 of Economics and Business major electives:
  • 300-level or above Economics electives
  • 300-level or above Business/Accounting electives 
Senior Corporate Finance (ECON 410) Senior Capstone
Complete remaining Economics and Business major electives as necessary with:
  • 300-level or above Economics electives
  • 300-level or above Business/Accounting electives

Possible Degree Path – starting in the second year. The following is a typical plan to complete this major. Please consult with your advisor to create your unique path.

  Fall Semester Spring Semester
First Year

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Sophomore
  • Principles of Accounting I (BUSI 200)
  • If needed: Introduction to Economic Modeling (ECON 110)
  • If do not need Introduction to Economic Modeling (ECON 110): Microeconomic Theory (ECON 200)
  • Principles of Accounting II (BUSI 210)
  • If not already completed: Microeconomic Theory (ECON 200)
  • If already completed Microeconomic Theory (ECON 200): Principles of Statistics (BUSI 250)
Junior
  • If not already completed: Principles of Statistics (BUSI 250)
  • Macroeconomic Theory (ECON 210)
Possibly 3-4 of Economics and Business major electives:
  • 300-level or above Economics electives
  • 300-level or above Business/Accounting electives 
Senior Corporate Finance (ECON 410) Senior Capstone
Complete remaining Economics and Business major electives as necessary with:
  • 300-level or above Economics electives
  • 300-level or above Business/Accounting electives

Planning Recommendations: An internship, in a related field, is highly recommended.

Capstone Comments: There are various ways to complete the Capstone requirement. See the Economics and Business catalog page for options.