Nov 08, 2024  
2020-21 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-21 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Business Economics Major


Program Advisor

Dennis Debrecht, Associate Professor (ddebrech@carrollu.edu)

Carol Tallarico, Professor (ctallari@carrollu.edu)

Students who major in Business Economics complete coursework in all of the functional areas of business and then specialize in economics by taking upper division courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, money and banking, international economics, and econometrics. Students in this major will use quantitative skills and economic theory to analyze varying economic problems. Business Economics prepares students for careers in both the private and public sectors of our economy.

Assurance of Learning Goals

  1. Demonstrate Global Awareness
    To meet this goal, students will describe similarities and differences among cultures; demonstrate knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural values and issues; and assess how global markets impact business decision-making.
  2. Analyze Critically
    To meet this goal, students will demonstrate knowledge of the decision-making process; evaluate information for credibility and appropriateness; create and use appropriate quantitative analyses to inform decision making; and understand and describe the consequences that result from specific business decisions.
  3. Plan Strategically
    To meet this goal, students will formulate an organizational vision, mission, goals, and values; develop a business strategy; and critically evaluate and adjust business strategies.
  4. Communicate Effectively
    To meet this goal, students will effectively communicate orally; effectively communicate through writing reports, memos, and papers; and effectively communicate at the interpersonal level by working in teams on varying projects.

Note:


CMP 112  and CMP 114  satisfy the Bachelor of Science requirement. Students can also take BUS 114  in place of CMP114. BUS 114  will satisfy the CMP 114  requirement for the major and CMP 112  and BUS 114  satisfy the Bachelor of Science requirement.

Bachelor of Science Requirements


The requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree are:

Note:


Each major may have specific course sequencing requirements. For specific requirements, see “Required Support Courses” within each major