<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Economics program at Liberty University is offered both online and on-campus. Major coursework explores topics in accounting, macroeconomics, corporate finance, business law, international business, business management, operations management, human resource management, non-profit management, marketing, organizational behavior, and organizational ethics. Specialization coursework is intended to offer a survey of political and economic thought since the 16th century and introduces you to the structure of the U.S. and international financial systems, the Federal Reserve System, monetary theory, and the impact of political and monetary policy on the economy and financial markets. You'll learn about business and economic forecasting and study international market integration and trade agreements, including the North American Free Trade Agreement, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, and the European Union. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>To apply to Liberty University's Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Economics program, you must have already earned a high school diploma or GED. You should be interested in understanding the relationship between business and economics. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>You must complete a minimum of 120 credits to earn the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Economics. The program includes 59-63 general education credits, 39 core credits, 15 concentration credits, and 3-12 credits in directed courses. Courses listed below are for residential students; course requirements for online students may vary. </p> <p><u>Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Economics Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td><b>General Education Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>COMS 101</td><td> Speech Communication</td></tr> <tr><td>ENGL 101</td><td> Composition and Rhetoric</td></tr> <tr><td>CRST 290</td><td> History of Life</td></tr> <tr><td>Math Elective</td><td> Choose a math course above 110</td></tr> <tr><td>Natural Science Elective</td><td> Select One</td></tr> <tr><td>Natural Science Elective<br /><b>OR</b><br />Math Elective<br /><b>OR</b><br />BUSI 201</td><td>Select One<br /></td></tr> <tr><td>ENGL 102</td><td> Composition and Literature</td></tr> <tr><td>HIEU 201 OR 202<br /><b>OR</b><br /> HIUS 221 OR 222</td><td> Select One History course</td></tr> <tr><td>ENGL 201, 202, 215, 216, 221, or 222</td><td> Select One English course</td></tr> <tr><td>GOVT 200<br /><b>OR</b><br />PSYC 101 OR 210<br />OR<br />SOCI 200 OR 201</td><td>Select One</td></tr> <tr><td>PHIL 201</td><td> Philosophy/Contemporary Ideas</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Select one of the following:</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>Humanities/Arts Elective<br /><b>AND</b><br />General Education Elective<br /><b>OR</b><br />Language Courses</td><td> HUMN 101, THEA 101, ARTS 105, or Music 103<br /><b>AND</b><br /> Select a non-language elective<br /><b>OR</b><br />Select two language courses</td></tr> <tr><td>BIBL 105<br /><b>OR</b><br />BIBL 205</td><td> Old Testament Survey<br /><b>OR</b><br /> Old Testament Life/Literature</td></tr> <tr><td>BIBL 110<br /><b>OR</b><br />BIBL 210</td><td> New Testament Survey<br /><b>OR</b><br /> New Testament Life/Literature</td></tr> <tr><td>BWVW 101</td><td> Biblical Worldview I</td></tr> <tr><td>BWVW 102</td><td> Biblical Worldview II</td></tr> <tr><td>EVAN 101</td><td> Evangelism and Christian Life</td></tr> <tr><td>PSYC 150</td><td> Psychology of Relationships</td></tr> <tr><td>THEO 201</td><td> Theology Survey I</td></tr> <tr><td>THEO 202</td><td> Theology Survey II</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Business Administration Core Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>ACCT 211</td><td> Principles of Accounting I</td></tr> <tr><td>ACCT 212</td><td> Principles of Accounting II</td></tr> <tr><td>ECON 214</td><td> Principles of Macroeconomics</td></tr> <tr><td>BUSI 301</td><td> Business Law</td></tr> <tr><td>BUSI 303</td><td> International Business</td></tr> <tr><td>BUSI 310</td><td> Business Management</td></tr> <tr><td>BUSI 320</td><td> Corporate Finance</td></tr> <tr><td>BUSI 330</td><td> Principles of Marketing</td></tr> <tr><td>BUSI 340</td><td> Organizational Behavior</td></tr> <tr><td>BUSI 342</td><td> Human Resource Management</td></tr> <tr><td>BUSI 409</td><td> Nonprofit Management</td></tr> <tr><td>BUSI 411</td><td> Operations Management</td></tr> <tr><td>BUSI 472</td><td> Organizational Ethics</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Economics Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>GOVT 302</td><td> Modern Political and Economic Ideas</td></tr> <tr><td>BUSI 321</td><td> Money and the Financial System</td></tr> <tr><td>BUSI 405</td><td> Business/Economic Forecasting</td></tr> <tr><td>BUSI 464</td><td> International Market Integration and Trade Agreements</td></tr> <tr><td>BUSI 491</td><td> Capstone: Economics and Finance</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Directed Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>These courses may be counted toward General Education requirements</td><td /></tr> <tr><td>BUSI 201</td><td> Business Computer Applications</td></tr> <tr><td>ECON 213</td><td> Principles of Microeconomics</td></tr> <tr><td>MATH 125</td><td> Finite Mathematics</td></tr> <tr><td>MATH 201</td><td> Introduction to Probability and Statistics</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>After earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Economics, one would be qualified to seek entry-level positions in a range of businesses, including banks and financial service organizations, insurance companies, corporations, private businesses, and nonprofit organizations. As a graduate of the program, you could pursue positions such as the following, depending on your professional goals and interests: </p> <ul><li>Financial Analyst </li><li>Office Manager </li><li>Economist </li><li>Sales Analyst </li><li>Actuary </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Economics program, consider preparing for more challenging career opportunities by earning a related master's degree. Master's degree programs offer you advanced training in business law and practices, economic theory, finance, and management strategies. Possible degree programs include, but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Master of Business Administration </li><li>Master of Science in Economics </li><li>Master of Science in Accounting</li></ul>