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Business Economics (BA, BS)

Business Economics (BA, BS)

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The business economics degree from Lindenwood University will provide you with a solid grounding in economic theory, along with training in applied econometrics. In addition to your specialized training, you will receive a well-rounded business education that will prepare you for a wide array of careers in business.

Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BS) offered in On-campus formats.

Lindenwood University offers you the opportunity to earn a bachelor of arts (BA), bachelor of science (BS), or minor in business economics.

The business economics degree from Lindenwood University will provide you with a solid grounding in economic theory, along with training in applied econometrics. In addition to your specialized training, you will receive a well-rounded business education that will prepare you for a wide array of careers in business.

Business Economics Faculty at Lindenwood University

The business economics faculty at Lindenwood University is made up of degreed educators and business professionals, all with a doctorate, who know their subjects and also act as advisors to you.. They will pass their knowledge on to you. Small class sizes and easily accessible faculty ensure that you, as a Lindenwood University student, are afforded the attention and instructional time you deserve.

Earning a Business Economics Degree at Lindenwood University

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Business Economics

A bachelor of arts in business economics requires 72-74 credit hours and a bachelor of science in business economics requires 75-77 credit hours of business-related courses and electives, plus a general education core. The difference in a bachelor of arts and a bachelor of science is that the core of a BA is generally more diverse and a BS is more concentrated in the subject area. Topics of study include money and banking, macroeconomics, microeconomics, and international economics, plus many more.

If you pursue a BA or BS in Business Administration, you may earn an emphasis in economics by completing 12 of your 21-24 credit hours of elective coursework in economics.

Earning an Economics Minor at Lindenwood University

You can earn a minor in economics or a minor in economics policy at Lindenwood University. A minor is simply a secondary academic subject to add to your knowledge, whether it is of professional or personal interest.

What Can I Do With a Business Economics Degree From Lindenwood University

Many employers place high value on employees with quantitative s-kills. Economics training is also excellent preparation for graduate coursework in business, law, or the social sciences.

Business economics is an area with demand throughout a variety of areas, both corporate and nonprofit, field with many specialties and paths.