< tr> Students have a choice of three programs which lead to a degree with a major in economics: a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences; the Bachelor of Business Administration through the College of Business Administration; and a bachelor's degree through the Honors Tutorial College. Students also may develop an individualized program leading to the Bachelor of Specialized Studies through the University College. These choices provide different approaches to the study of economics to better fit with students' career goals and their particular interests and aptitudes. In all of these programs, the Department of Economics assigns faculty advisors to guide and counsel economics students throughout their studies. For students in interested in a law career, the Department of Economics also offers a specially designed economics/pre-law major for undergraduates. Bachelors of Arts (Major in Eco nomics) This degree program has two objectives: one, to give a broad background for those who plan careers in government, business, or law; and two, to provide a basic education for those who plan to attend graduate school in order to prepare for careers in college, teaching, economic research, and business. The economics major requires a minimum of 40 quarter hours in economics, which must include: Principles of Economics (ECON 103 and 104); Microeconomics (ECON 303); Macreoeconomics (ECON 304); Introduction to Economic Statistics and Econometrics (ECON 381) and either Economic Methodology and Research (ECON 485) or Topics in Econometrics (ECON 482). In addition, Introduction to Calculus (MATH 163A) is required. A dual major is possible with any field in the College of Arts and Sciences, providing all the college requirements are met and the requirements for the full major are met in both areas. Bachelor of Business Administration (Major in Business Economics) This program, designed to provide a broad business background, is intended for those who plan careers in management and business. Of the total quarter hours required for graduation, 56 hours constitute core courses for the B.B.A. Included in the core courses are Principles of Economics (ECON 103 and 104) and Managerial Economics (ECON 305). In addition, 20 other credit hours of economics including Macreoeconomics (ECON 304) and either Economic Methodology and Research (ECON 485) or Topics in Econometrics (ECON 482) are required. (ECON 380 and 381 may not be counted toward meeting this 20-hour requirement.) Bachelor of Specialized Studies The Bachelor of Specialized Studies Program provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to design their own specialized program including  economics if other programs currently offered do not meet the students' career objectives. An undergraduate student in this program may combine economics with other fields of study in earning the B.S.S. degree. Return to List 360 Bentley Annex, Athens, Ohio 45701 Telephone (740)593-2040 Fax (740)593-0181 College of Arts and Sciences