Business Economics and Public Policy Area Concentration

The business economics and public policy concentration explores the economic environments in which businesses must operate, as well as the interrelationships among micro-and macroeconomic conditions, private-sector decision making, and governmental programs. You have opportunities to study economic problems and their alternative solutions. You may also study aspects of employment, inflation, international trade, and other economics subject areas.

If you wish to become a professional economist, you should prepare for graduate study by taking additional courses in mathematics, statistics, computer science, and/or research methods.

To earn the business economics and public policy area concentration, you must earn a grade of C or better in each of the following courses: