Bachelor of Science in Economics, BSE

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The study of economics involves an analytical look at how scarce resources are allocated to various areas of production. It emphasizes the importance of making choices between desirable alternatives. The study of economics provides tools to make these choices in such areas as employment, economic growth, price stability, and trade. The bachelor of science in economics is especially suited for students who wish to combine a major in economics with concentrated study in other disciplines. The B.S. in economics requires three more economics courses than the economics specialization in the bachelor of science in business administration (BSBA), but the B.S. in economics permits students to choose their own cognate field of study (15 hours). Students can expand the number of hours in the cognate field to achieve a second major in such areas as sociology, political science, history, mathematics, or psychology. Students may also combine a major in economics with business fields such as accounting, finance, legal studies, marketing, or management. This program provides students with a meaningful educational experience that is suitable for employment in a wide variety of occupations in business or government, and for continued study in graduate schools in economics, business, law, and other fields.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the bachelor of science in economics, students are expected to demonstrate:

a command of basic characteristics of the American and global economy by using this knowledge to critically evaluate economic outcomes;
a command of basic economic theory by using this theory to make predictions and to analyze alternative economic policy options;
the ability to communicate in both oral and written forms by presenting arguments and evidence clearly and concisely;
the ability to engage in and understand moral reasoning with respect to economic issues by recognizing the implicit value conflicts present in all economic policy debates;
the ability to engage in problem solving using basic economic theory;
the ability to engage in critical thinking as a part of the analysis of economic problems;

BG Perspective (BGP) Requirements

Must complete at least 1 course in each of the following:

English Composition and Oral Communication
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Quantitative Literacy
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Must Complete at least 2 courses in each of the following:

Humanities and the Arts
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Natural Sciences - at least one Lab Science required
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Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Complete total required BGP credit hours by selecting courses from any of the above categories:

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University Requirements

Designated courses in Humanities and the Arts and the Social and Behavioral Sciences domains may be used to fulfill both the BGP requirement and one of the following university requirements:

Cultural Diversity in the US ____________
International Perspective ____________

Composition Requirement:
WRIT 1120 - Seminar in Research Writing

Total BGP Credits: Must be at least 36

Calculus/Quantitative Measures Requirement* (11-12 Hrs)

Calculus/Quantitative measure requirement must be completed with a letter grade.

Professional Courses* (36 Hrs)

Cognate Concentration* (15 Hrs)

Contact Economics Chair for cognate concentraion approval

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Additional Requirements (12 Hrs)

________ Lab Science (can count as BGP if approved)
________ Additional BGP approved Humanities and the Arts course
________ Additional Social and Behavioral Sciences course
________ Additional Social and Behavioral Sciences course

Free Electives

COMM 1020 is recommended as a free elective as is at least one course in computer science.

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Notes:

Entrance to the College of Business Administration is selective. Students are responsible for adhering to all College and University requirements and policies as stated in the Undergraduate Catalog at www.bgsu.edu/catalog.html.

*Complete with a letter grade all courses that satisfy the mathematics and statistics requirements, all ECON courses counted toward the degree, and all courses in the cognate area.
** See Department of Economics
** A minimum of 40 hours in courses numbered 3000 and above is required.
# Quantitative Literacy is satisfied by the Mathematics requirement.

Admission Requirements

CALCULUS PREREQUISITES

Students may need to complete one or more math courses prior to taking the calculus requirement. Calculus prerequisites may include MATH 1200 , MATH 1220 , MATH 1280 and MATH 1300. No more than 3 hours of MATH 1200 count toward the Bachelor of Science in Economics degree. See course prerequisites at www.bgsu.edu/catalog.html.

APPROVED UNIVERSITY BG PERSPECTIVE COURSES

Effective for Fall 2000 or later checksheets, only courses from the current approved University BG Perspective Curriculum list may be used to fulfill specific BG Perspective requirements. The current approved list is available in the College Office, 253 Business Administration building, and is listed on the student’s degree audit.
Note: At least one course from either Social & Behavioral Sciences or Humanities & Arts must be an International Perspectives course, indicated with an asterisk (*).

WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENT

There is a written and oral communication requirement for the Bachelor of Science in Economics degree. Details of this requirement are available in the Department of Economics Office. This requirement must be completed by obtaining signatures from faculty indicating that the requirement has been satisfied. The signature must be on the form obtained from the Economics Department in 3002 BAA.

NOTES:

The checksheet should be used in conjunction with the degree audit and advising to track progress toward degree completion.
For the BS in Economics, students must complete with a letter grade all courses that satisfy the mathematics and statistics requirements, all ECON courses counted toward the degree, and all courses in the cognate area.
Students are required to take one of ECON 4010 or ECON 4020 . Of these, ECON 4020 is offered every fall while ECON 4010 is offered on demand. Students should check if ECON 4010 is likely to be offered before deciding to NOT take ECON 4020 .
For scheduling purposes, note that two courses satisfying requirements are only offered once a year. ECON 4730 (a required course) is only offered in the fall semester. Students participating in co-ops, internships, or study abroad should plan when they are going to take this course.
See Department of Economics Chair for consultation and approval of cognate concentration.
No more than 3 hours of MATH 1200 count toward the BS in Economics degree.
CBA strictly enforces prerequisites. Check for prerequisites at www.bgsu.edu/catalog.html.

UNIVERSITY HOURS NOT TOWARD BSEC DEGREE:

Credit for the following courses count only toward total hours earned and class standing.
ACEN 1000 , ACEN 1210
ACT: All courses
BAT: All courses
DANC: Courses Numbered Below 2300
ECON 3010
EXSC: Courses numbered below 2300
GSW: 1100S
MATH 90 , MATH 90x, MATH 95 , MATH 95x, MATH 98, MATH 1210
PEG: All courses
STAT 2000
TRHR: All courses
UNIV: All courses

ECON 2000 cannot be used to satisfy cognate concentration or free elective requirements. Please check the catalog or contact the Department of Economics if you have questions about the applicability of other courses to the BS in Economics.