Economics (B.S.)
The Economics major provides students with a solid understanding of the theoretical tools of economic analysis and their application to economic issues, which concern individuals, firms and/or nations, either in the domestic setting or internationally. Students acquire the analytical and problem-solving skills needed to investigate and critically evaluate economic conditions and trends.
Within Economics, there are two possible majors. The B.A. in Economics allows students the opportunity to earn a major that builds on the liberal arts foundation of Salve Regina University. It offers students a strong background in economics while at the same time allowing students to double major in other disciplines such as Political Science, History, Psychology, etc. The B.S. in Economics familiarizes students with the quantitative tools used in the analysis of economic policy. Additionally, it includes business courses that focus on the application of theory.
Both majors are designed to prepare students for a wide variety of career opportunities in business and government, to pursue graduate study, and to become better-informed and productive citizens.
Students earning a B.S. in Economics complete a minimum of 120 credits to earn a bachelor’s degree: 49–51 credits of core courses, 10–18 elective credits, and 56–57 credits (18 courses) in their major.
In addition, all students in the Economics Degree program are required to be certified in the most recent version of Microsoft Excel through the Certiport Microsoft Office Program by the end of their sophomore year. Once complete, students should submit the Excel Proof of Certification form found here for department approval.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC-101 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| ACC-104 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| ECN-101 | Introductory Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECN-102 | Introductory Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECN-201 | Intermediate Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECN-202 | Intermediate Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECN-305 | Money, Banking in Financial Markets | 3 |
| ECN-307 | Introduction to Econometrics | 3 |
| ECN-490 | Public Finance and Public Policy Analysis | 3 |
| ECN: Four upper-level economics electives | 12 | |
| MGT-120 | Management and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGT-212 | Business Communications | 3 |
| MGT-300 | Ethics for Business | 3 |
| STA-173 | Statistical Methods | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Applied Calculus | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Total Credits | 56-57 | |
Degree Plan for Economics (B.S.)
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| UNV-101 & FYT-100 |
University Seminar and First Year Transitions |
4 |
| ECN-101 | Introductory Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Management and Organizational Behavior | ||
Core Course |
||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Management and Organizational Behavior | ||
Core Course |
||
| UNV-102 | University Seminar II | 3 |
| ECN-102 | Introductory Microeconomics | 3 |
| ACC-101 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| RTS-225 or PHL-225 |
The Quest for the Ultimate: Dialogue with Global Religious Traditions 1 or Quest for the Good Life |
3 |
| ACC-104 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| ECN-201 | Intermediate Macroeconomics | 3 |
| STA-173 or MTH-191 |
Statistical Methods 1 or Applied Calculus |
3 |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| RTS-225 or PHL-225 |
The Quest for the Ultimate: Dialogue with Global Religious Traditions 1 or Quest for the Good Life |
3 |
| STA-173 or MTH-191 |
Statistical Methods 1 or Applied Calculus |
3 |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| ECN-202 | Intermediate Microeconomics | 3 |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Select one of the following: 1 | ||
| Business Communications | ||
Core Course |
||
| ECN-305 or MGT-300 |
Money, Banking in Financial Markets 1 or Ethics for Business |
3 |
| Upper-level Economics Course | 3 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one of the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Business Communications | ||
Core Course |
||
| ECN-305 or MGT-300 |
Money, Banking in Financial Markets 1 or Ethics for Business |
3 |
| Upper-level Economics Course | 3 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| ECN-307 | Introduction to Econometrics | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Select one of the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Public Finance and Public Policy Analysis | ||
Elective |
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| Upper-level Economics Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one of the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Public Finance and Public Policy Analysis | ||
Elective |
||
| Upper-level Economics Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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