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Belmont University Undergraduate Catalog 2016-17

Bachelor of Science in Economics (B.S.)

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Economics provides students with a broad and fundamental knowledge of economic principles and policies. These principles are applied to a wide range of topics such as economic development, environmental issues, poverty, urban and regional development, international trade, labor issues, and economic history. Students in this major are prepared for careers in business, government service, and also for advanced study in law, business, or other graduate schools.

Major in Economics Hours
General Education Core Requirements 60-66
Technical Requirement
MTH 1140, Quantitative Methods in Business (taken as part of Gen Ed Core) or
MTH 1150, Elementary Statistics
Major Requirements 30
ECO 2210, Principles of Macroeconomics 3
ECO 2220, Principles of Microeconomics 3
ECO 3260, Intermediate Macroeconomics 3
ECO 3270, Intermediate Microeconomics 3
ECO 4400, International Economics 3
Economics Electives (3000-level or above) 15
Minor Requirements 18
General Electives 14-20
Total Hours 128