Program Overview

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Economics - B.B.A.

About This Program

The Economics B.B.A. program provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the rapidly changing field of economics. With a focus on both theoretical and practical aspects of economics, students will be prepared for a variety of roles in the business world.

Contact Information

• Tom Sahajdack, Ph.D. | |
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• Chat with an Admissions Counselor

Program Delivery

• Delivery: In person
• Location: Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries

• Data scientists and mathematical science occupations, all other
  • 30.9% much faster than the average
  • 33,200 number of jobs
  • $98,230 potential earnings
• Economists
  • 14.1% much faster than the average
  • 20,500 number of jobs
  • $108,350 potential earnings
• Social science research assistants
  • 5.8% faster than the average
  • 40,100 number of jobs
  • $49,210 potential earnings
• Statisticians
  • 34.6% much faster than the average
  • 42,700 number of jobs
  • $92,270 potential earnings
• Management analysts
  • 10.7% much faster than the average
  • 876,300 number of jobs
  • $87,660 potential earnings

Accreditation

AACSB, International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

Admission Requirements

• The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.
• First-Year Students on the Kent Campus: First-year admission policy on the Kent Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the Kent Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the admissions website for first-year students.
• First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to Kent State’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.
• International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at Kent State’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.
• Former Students: Former Kent State students or graduates who have not attended another college or university since Kent State may complete the reenrollment or reinstatement form on the University Registrar’s website.
• Transfer Student: A minimum 2.25 overall GPA is required for admission into the program. Students who have previously attended Kent State must also have a minimum 2.25 in their former Kent State coursework.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

• Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours
  • Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
    • ECON 32040 | INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMIC THEORY AND APPLICATIONS (min C- grade) | 3
    • ECON 32041 | INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMIC THEORY AND POLICY (min C- grade) | 3
    • ECON 32050 | APPLIED ECONOMETRICS I (ELR) (min C- grade) | 3
    • ECON 42191 | SENIOR SEMINAR IN ECONOMICS (WIC) (min C grade) | 3
    • Economics (ECON) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level) | 12
  • Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
    • ACCT 23020 | INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING | 3
    • ACCT 23021 | INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING | 3
    • BA 24056 | BUSINESS ANALYTICS I 2 | 3
    • BA 44062 | SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT | 3
    • BUS 10123 | EXPLORING BUSINESS 1 | 3
    • BUS 30062 | ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 3
    • CIS 24053 | INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES | 3
    • COMM 15000 | INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) | 3
    • ECON 22060 | PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) | 3
    • ECON 22061 | PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS) | 3
    • FIN 26074 | LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS | 3
    • FIN 36053 | BUSINESS FINANCE | 3
    • MATH 11010 | ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) | 3
    • MATH 11012 | INTUITIVE CALCULUS (KMCR) | 3-5
    • or MATH 12002 | ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR)
    • MGMT 24163 | PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT | 3
    • MGMT 44285 | STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT | 3
    • MKTG 25010 | PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING | 3
    • UC 10001 | FLASHES 101 | 1
    • UC 10162 | INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 1
    • Kent Core Composition | 6
    • Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each) | 9
    • Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines) | 3
    • Kent Core Basic Sciences (must include one laboratory) | 6-7
    • General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours) 3 | 19
    • Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 120

Progression Requirements

• Minimum 2.250 overall GPA
• Minimum C- grade in ECON 32040, ECON 32041 and ECON 32050
• Minimum C grade in ECON 42191

Graduation Requirements

• Graduation Requirements Summary
  • Minimum Major GPA | Minimum Overall GPA
  • 2.250 | 2.250

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid | Semester One | Credits

• | BUS 10123 | EXPLORING BUSINESS | 3
• | COMM 15000 | INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) | 3
• | MATH 11010 | ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) | 3
• | UC 10001 | FLASHES 101 | 1
• | Kent Core Requirement | 3
• | Kent Core Requirement | 3
• | | Credit Hours | 16
• Semester Two
• | CIS 24053 | INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES | 3
• | ECON 22060 | PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) | 3
• | MATH 11012 or MATH 12002 | INTUITIVE CALCULUS (KMCR) or ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR) | 3-5
• | UC 10162 | INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 1
• | Kent Core Requirement | 3
• | Kent Core Requirement | 3
• | | Credit Hours | 16
• Semester Three
• | ACCT 23020 | INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING | 3
• | BA 24056 | BUSINESS ANALYTICS I | 3
• | ECON 22061 | PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS) | 3
• | MGMT 24163 | PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT | 3
• | Kent Core Requirement | 3
• | | Credit Hours | 15
• Semester Four
• | ACCT 23021 | INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING | 3
• | BUS 30062 | ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 3
• | ECON 32040 or ECON 32041 or ECON 32050 | INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMIC THEORY AND APPLICATIONS or INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMIC THEORY AND POLICY or APPLIED ECONOMETRICS I (ELR) | 3
• | Economics (ECON) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) | 3
• | Kent Core Requirement | 3
• | | Credit Hours | 15
• Semester Five
• Required: minimum cumulative 2.250 GPA
• | BA 44062 | SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT | 3
• | ECON 32040 or ECON 32041 or ECON 32050 | INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMIC THEORY AND APPLICATIONS or INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMIC THEORY AND POLICY or APPLIED ECONOMETRICS I (ELR) | 3
• | FIN 36053 | BUSINESS FINANCE | 3
• | MKTG 25010 | PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING | 3
• | Kent Core Requirement | 3
• | | Credit Hours | 15
• Semester Six
• Required: minimum cumulative 2.250 GPA
• ! | ECON 32040 or ECON 32041 or ECON 32050 | INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMIC THEORY AND APPLICATIONS or INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMIC THEORY AND POLICY or APPLIED ECONOMETRICS I (ELR) | 3
• | FIN 26074 | LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS | 3
• | Economics (ECON) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) | 3
• | General Electives | 6
• | | Credit Hours | 15
• Semester Seven
• Required: minimum cumulative 2.250 GPA
• | Economics (ECON) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) | 3
• | Kent Core Requirement | 3
• | General Electives | 9
• | | Credit Hours | 15
• Semester Eight
• Required: minimum cumulative 2.250 GPA and completion of The Assurance of Learning Assessment given in MGMT 44285
• ! | ECON 42191 | SENIOR SEMINAR IN ECONOMICS (WIC) | 3
• | MGMT 44285 | STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT | 3
• | Economics (ECON) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) | 3
• | General Electives | 4
• | | Credit Hours | 13
• | Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 120

University Requirements

All students in a bachelor's degree program at Kent State University must complete the following university requirements for graduation.

• Flashes 101 (UC 10001) | 1 credit hour
• Course is not required for students with 30+ transfer credits (excluding College Credit Plus) or age 21+ at time of admission.
• Diversity Domestic/Global (DIVD/DIVG) | 2 courses
• Students must successfully complete one domestic and one global course, of which one must be from the Kent Core.
• Experiential Learning Requirement (ELR) | varies
• Students must successfully complete one course or approved experience.
• Kent Core (see table below) | 36-37 credit hours
• Writing-Intensive Course (WIC) | 1 course
• Students must earn a minimum C grade in the course.
• Upper-Division Requirement | 39 credit hours
• Students must successfully complete 39 upper-division (numbered 30000 to 49999) credit hours to graduate.

Kent Core Requirements

• Bachelor's Requirements Requirement | Credits/Courses
• Kent Core Composition (KCMP) | 6
• Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning (KMCR) | 3
• Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (KHUM/KFA) (min one course each) | 9
• Kent Core Social Sciences (KSS) (must be from two disciplines) | 6
• Kent Core Basic Sciences (KBS/KLAB) (must include one laboratory) | 6-7
• Kent Core Additional (KADL) | 6
• Total Credit Hours: | 36-37

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Conceptualize and analyze problems using economic concepts and reasoning.
2. Critically analyze alternative economic policy proposals.
3. Utilize analytic and quantitative techniques that are used extensively in economics to formulate and test hypotheses.

Students earning a B.B.A. degree in Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship are expected to have developed skills in the following critical areas of business:

1. Core Business Knowledge - Recall the strategic frameworks that are used to make business decisions.
2. Analytical Skills - Use analytical methodologies and critical thinking skills to evaluate and solve business problems.
3. Digital Technology – Demonstrate the technological skills necessary to analyze business problems and develop solutions.
4. Written Communication - Write effective business communications.
5. Oral Communication - Make effective business presentations, using appropriate technologies.
6. Teamwork – Collaborate effectively with others to achieve a common business purpose.
7. Business Ethics – Recognize ethical business dilemmas and use ethical decision making to resolve the dilemma.
8. Global - Analyze the key global factors when making business decisions.

Full Description

The Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Economics equips students with a variety of skills sought by employers, including conceptualizing and solving problems; locating, organizing and using relevant information; and analytical ability.

In their junior year, students learn microeconomic and macroeconomic theory and take an econometrics class to learn basic analytical skills. Students then take a series of electives that deal with vital current topics relevant to many careers in which these theories and skills are applied, such as U.S. financial and banking system; the economic relations between the United States and foreign countries; government spending and taxation policies; and the U.S. health system and policy options.

During their senior year, students take a capstone course that utilizes and applies the theory, skills and institutional knowledge learned in the program.

Economics students may apply early to either the M.B.A. degree or the Master of Arts in Economics degree and double count 9 credit hours of graduate courses toward both degree programs. See the Combined Bachelor's/Master's Degree Program policy in the University Catalog for more information. Undergraduate students applying to the combined program with the Master of Arts in Economics degree must have a minimum 3.200 overall Kent State GPA.

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