Area of Study - Economics

Department of Economics
College of Business Administration
Room 480, Business Administration Building
E-mail: economics@kent.edu
Tel: 330-672-2366
Fax: 330-672-9808
Web: http://business.kent.edu/academic/econ/default.asp

Economics Major—2009-2010 Roadmap [Degree Requirements]

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics equips students with a variety of skills sought by employers, including conceptualizing and sought by employers, including conceptualizing and solving problems; locating, organizing and using relevant information; and analytical ability. In their junior year, students learn microeconomic and macroeconomic theory and take an econometrics class to learn basic analytical skills. Students then take a series of electives that deal with vital current topics relevant to many careers in which these theories and skills are applied, such as our financial and banking system; the economic relations between the United States and foreign countries; government spending and taxation policies; the the United States health system and policy options. During their senior year, students take a capstone course that utilizes and applies the theory, skills and institutional knowledge learned in the program.

A Bachelor of Arts in economics is offered in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Requirements to be admitted as an economics major:

Satisfactory completion of 46 semester hours applicable to the pre-economics major
Minimum 2.25 cumulative GPA

Requirements to graduate with a B.B.A. in economics:

Minimum 2.25 cumulative GPA
Minimum 2.25 GPA in major

Economics Minor

The minor in economics provides a basis for the application of economic analysis, which is the foundation for most business decisions. The minor allows the choice among a wide range of electives and therefore provides a well-rounded preparation for careers in business and public service. The emphasis on critical thinking in the economics minor is also excellent preparation for law and other graduate study.

Course requirements for the economics minor (18 credits):

ECON	22060	Principles of Microeconomics	3
	22061	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
Economics upper-division electives*			9
Choose from the following:			3
ECON	32040	Intermediate Microeconomic Theory and Applications (3)
	32041	Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory and Policy (3)
		Total	18

*Economics upper-division electives (9) may include ECON 32040 or 32041 if not selected above, chosen with advisor approval

Requirements to declare the economics minor:

Officially declared major (not pre-major, general, undeclared or exploratory); however, advising is available and recommended anytime prior to declaration
Minimum 30 semester hours completed
Minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA

Requirement to graduate with the economics minor:

Minimum 2.00 GPA (including all attempts) is required in the minor courses.

Notes:

It is highly recommended that students electing the economics minor complete at least one mathematics course at the MATH 11010 level or higher before registering for upper- division economics courses.
To earn a College of Business Administration minor, students must complete at least two courses in the minor at Kent State University on a graded basis. At least one of these courses must be at the upper-division (30000 or 40000) level.