Economics/Accounting Careers

This major is designed for students wishing to obtain a strong preparation in both economics and accounting and especially those who intend to go into careers in business. It is an excellent undergraduate major for students wanting to pursue graduate study for the MBA.  Completion of the CBE foundation courses is required to receive major status.

Economics/Accounting Curriculum (100-101 Credits):

• Econ 206, 207, 303, 306, 307, 311
• Math 124 or Math 157 or equivalent
• 8 additional credits in upper-division economics courses, under departmental advisement
• Acct 240, 245, 321, 341, 342, 343
• 8 additional credits in upper-division accounting courses, under departmental advisement
• DSCI 205 or equivalent
• Fin 341
• Mgmt 271, 311, 482
• Mgmt 495 or 492
• OPS 360
• Mktg 380
• Take one Communication Focus (CF) course and complete the upper-division Writing Proficiency (WP) requirement. The CF and WP courses must be taken within CBE and can be completed as part of the above required and elective courses.

   

Economic/Accounting Plan of Study

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Advising

For answers to questions concerning preparation and progress through the major, students should contact the Economics Department.

After the declaration of major, a student will be assigned a faculty adviser with whom the student must consult concerning required and elective courses in the chosen major and concentration. The faculty adviser may also be a source of information concerning career objectives and opportunities.