Economics
Business Starts When Class Begins
There’s a reason our Economics majors are among the most sought after in business. Building on a solid foundation of core economic principles, with a focus on understanding of public policy and individual decision-making, we equip students with skills to think critically and to anticipate and rise to challenges. Real-world experience through internships allows students to apply theoretical concepts from class, obtaining a deeper understanding of material, and a working knowledge of financial institutions and markets.
What We Offer
- A student-focused experience, with the student advised by a faculty member in economics
- A broad business foundation and the tools necessary for success in nearly all aspects of business
- Opportunities to tutor other students in economics
- Skills needed to work in a wide range of disciplines including financial institutions, corporate management programs, and government
- Preparation for further education in law, economics, international programs, and business administration
122 Total Credit Hours (Includes Butler University Core Requirements)
Business Core Requirements
- MA 125/106, Math
- EI 101, First Year Business Experience
- MS 100, Business Applications w/Excel
- ORG 215, Speech for Business
- AC 203, Introduction to Accounting
- EI 201, Real Business Experience I
- EC 231, Principles of Microeconomics
- LE 263, Legal Environment of Business
- MS 264, Business Statistics
- LE264, Business Ethics
- MS 265, Information Technology
- AC 204, Introduction Accounting II
- EC 232, Principles of Macroeconomics
- FN 340, Corporate Finance
- MK 380, Introduction of Marketing
- MS 350, Operations Management
- MG 360, Organizational Behavior
- LE 365, Business Law I
- MS 365, Information Technology II
- MG 490, Strategy Capstone
University Electives (12 hours)
LAS Electives (3 hours)
- LSB 101, Professional & Career Development 1
- LSB 102, Professional & Career Development 2
- LSB 201, Professional & Career Development 3
- LSB 202, Professional & Career Development 4
- LSB 301, Professional & Career Development 5
- LSB 302, Professional & Career Development 6
- LSB 401, Internship I
- LSB 402, Internship II
Major Courses
- EC 332, Intermediate Macro
- EC 354, Intermediate Micro
- EC 464, Quant. Methods-Econometrics
- EC Electives (9 hours)
University Core Requirements
- FYS 101/102, First Year Seminar
- GHS (6 hours) Global & Historical Studies
- PCA Perspective in Creative Arts
- PWB Physical Well Being
- NW Natural World
- TI Texts & Ideas
DEGREE OPTIONS
Students can earn either a B.S. through the Lacy School of Business or a B.A. through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS). The Lacy School program provides a foundation for the study of specialized business disciplines and aids in choosing good government policies. The LAS program provides students with problem-solving skills to make informed decisions.