Business Economics Major

Businesses make decisions every day about pricing, hiring, investing, expansion and competition. Economics helps explain why those decisions matter. 

The B.S. in Business Economics combines a strong business foundation with advanced study in economics to help you understand the forces that shape organizations, industries and global markets. Building on the business core, you'll explore topics such as price theory, money and banking, and specialized electives in areas like public finance, health economics and sports economics.

You'll develop the analytical and critical-thinking skills to evaluate market trends, solve complex business challenges and make informed strategic decisions in a rapidly changing economy.

business economics vs. economics

Business Economics Major

Combines economics with a comprehensive business curriculum. Ideal for students interested in careers in business, consulting, finance, banking, market research and corporate strategy.

Economics Major

Offers a deeper, more quantitative study of economic theory, modeling and analysis. The economics major is Ideal for students considering research, data analysis, public policy or graduate study in economics.

Admission Requirements

Business economics is a screened major. Students are admitted to the business economics major only after successfully completing a set of required courses with a C or higher in each of those courses and an overall TU GPA of 2.0 or higher. See all admission requirements.

Degree Requirements & Course Descriptions

View degree requirements and course descriptions for the business economics major in the Undergraduate Catalog.

Plan of Study

See the suggested four-year plan of study for the current catalog year.