Program Overview

Program Overview

Xavier University's Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) in Economics program integrates economic theory with a strong business core, providing students with a deep understanding of market trends, financial systems, and policy implications. The program equips students with analytical and critical thinking skills, focusing on ethical decision-making and social responsibility.

Curriculum

The curriculum for the BSBA in Economics includes a combination of core business courses and economics courses. The sample course sequence is as follows:

• First Year:
  • Fall:
    • CORE 100 First-Year Seminar
    • MATH 140 or 170: Calculus
    • ENGL 101: English Composition
    • Second Language Elective
    • MKTG 300: Principles of Marketing
    • CORE 101: GOA First Year Experience
    • BUAD 101: The Business Profession I
  • Spring:
    • THEO 111: Theological Foundations
    • Historical Perspectives
    • Second Language Elective II
    • BAIS 220: Management of Business Technology
    • ECON 200: Microeconomics (Social Science)
    • BUAD 102: The Business Profession I
    • CORE 102: GOA First Year Experience 102
• Sophomore Year:
  • Fall:
    • PHIL 100: Ethics as an Introduction to Philosophy
    • Creative Perspectives
    • BAIS 210: Quantitative Methods
    • ACCT 200: Introductory Financial Accounting
    • ECON 201: Macroeconomics
    • BUAD 201: The Business Profession II
  • Spring:
    • Scientific Perspectives & Lab
    • ECON 300: International Trade & Business Environment
    • ACCT 201: Introductory Managerial Accounting
    • BAIS 211: Introduction to Business Analytics
    • MGMT 200: Organizational Management
    • BUAD 202: The Business Profession II
• Junior Year:
  • Fall:
    • PHIL 200: Philosophical Perspectives
    • MGMT 201: Business & Professional Communication (OC/WRIT flags)
    • FINC 300: Business Finance (QR flag)
    • ECON 305: Microeconomic Analysis
    • ECON Elective
    • BUAD 301: The Business Profession III
  • Spring:
    • Humanities Elective
    • ENGL 205: Literature & Moral Imagination
    • Theological Perspectives
    • ECON 306: Macroeconomic Analysis
    • ECON 307: Empirical Analysis in Economics
    • BUAD 302: The Business Profession III
• Senior Year:
  • Fall:
    • Natural Science Elective and Lab
    • BLAW 300: Legal Environment (ERS/DCR flags)
    • ECON 494: Capstone Experience in Economics (fall or spring)
    • ECON Elective
    • ECON Elective
    • General Elective
    • BUAD 401: The Business Profession IV
  • Spring:
    • MGMT 302: Quality & Productivity in Operations
    • ECON Elective
    • Business Core Capstone
    • Business Elective or Internship for Credit
    • General Elective
    • BUAD 402: The Business Profession IV
    • CORE 499: Reflection on the Core Curriculum

Outcomes

98% of Xavier students, including those in the economics major, are working, volunteering, or in graduate school within six months of graduating (Class of 2023). Recent alumni employers include Macy's, Kroger, Fifth Third Bank, US Bank, SC Johnson, Ernst & Young, Deloitte, and the Federal Reserve Bank.

Sample Courses

• Microeconomic Principles (ECON 200): Explores the fundamentals of economics, including the principles that govern resource allocation and the economic behavior of consumers, producers, and resource owners.
• Macroeconomic Analysis (ECON 306): Examines the complexities of macroeconomics, including macroeconomic models, business cycle theory, and current controversies.
• Applied Research Method in Economics (ECON 480): Teaches research design in applied microeconomics and applies advanced empirical techniques to explore causal effects and conduct research projects.
• Capstone Experience in Economics (ECON 494): Allows students to conduct their own original research project, including choosing a research topic, formulating hypotheses, gathering and analyzing data, and writing a comprehensive capstone paper.

Clubs

• Economics Association: An active and fun way to stay connected to economics and learn about job opportunities in the field.
• Business Leaders for Tomorrow: Explores business processes firsthand and networks with various business leaders in Cincinnati and beyond.
• Minorities in Business: Creates a vibrant and supportive community that fuels members' professional growth and positions Xavier as a target school for Fortune 500 diversity recruitment programs.

Related Programs

• Related Majors:
  • BSBA in Accounting
  • BS in Actuarial Science
  • BSBA in Business Analytics and Information Systems
  • BS in Data Science (Honors Program)
  • BA in Economics
  • BA in Economics Sustainability and Society
  • BSBA in Finance
  • BA in Mathematics
• Related Minors:
  • Economics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Information Technology
  • International Business
• Related Graduate Programs:
  • Master of Business Administration
  • M.S. in Accountancy
  • M.S. in Customer Analytics

Program Features

• Discover your leadership potential through nationally recognized, AACSB-accredited business programs.
• Immerse yourself in experiential learning through real-world projects and case studies.
• Mentorships that shape your future through connections with professionals in the field of economics.
• Located in a city of opportunity, Cincinnati provides a rich environment for networking, gaining practical experience, and exploring various career paths.

FAQ

• What is the difference between the BSBA in Economics and the BA in Economics at Xavier?
  • The BSBA in Economics is business-oriented, including core business courses like accounting, finance, and marketing, in addition to economics courses. The BA in Economics offers a broader focus on understanding economic theory and its applications.
• What career paths can I pursue with a degree in economics?
  • A BSBA in Economics can prepare students for careers in treasury management, assistant trader, 401K analyst, statistician, product analyst, underwriting analyst, research associate, purchasing buyer, cost analyst, and economic analyst.
• Are Xavier’s business programs accredited?
  • Yes, the Williams College of Business at Xavier University is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
• Does Xavier offer an honors program for economics majors?
  • Yes, the Smith Scholars Honors Program offers economics students a more innovative, challenging curriculum in a cohort setting, emphasizing experiential learning through funded global travel, work-study opportunities, and close connections and support from professors and peers.