Business Economics Major
Fall
MTH 151
CSE 148
BUS 101, 102
ENG 111
Elective
Fall
ACC 222
ECO 202
ISA 235
COM 135
Science
Fall
BLS 342
MKT 291
ECO 311
ECO 317
Global
Total
Total
Total
Fall
Business Capstone
ECO Elective
Global
Thematic Sequence
Elective
Total
First Year
Hours Spring
5
ACC 221
3
ECO 201
4
ISA 205
3
ENG 112
2
Science
17
Total
Sophomore Year
Hours Spring
3
FIN 301
3
MGT 302
3
ECO 315
3
Science
3-4 Fine Arts
15-16
Total
Junior Year
Hours Spring
3
MGT 291
3
ECO Adv. Elective
3
ECO Elective
3
Humanities
3
Thematic Sequence
15
Total
Senior Year
Hours Spring
3
ECO Adv. Elective
3
ECO Elective
3
Thematic Sequence
3
Diversity
4-5 Global, Elective
16-17
Total
Hours
3
3
4
3
3-4
16-17
Hours
3
3
3
3-4
3
15-16
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
15
Hours
3
3
3
3-4
4-5
16-17
Departmental Notes:
 Students must complete at least 9 hours of advanced
economics (above 300 level) at Miami, including ECO 315
and 317.
 Students must earn a 2.0 in all ECO courses to graduate.
 The major requires 15 hours of ECO Electives, at least 6
of those hours must be in courses that require ECO 315
or 317 as a prerequisite (known as ECO Adv. Electives
and numbered 410 or above).
 ECO Adv. Electives include the following: ECO 411, 414,
416, 417, 418, 419, 423, 427, 441, 442, 451, 461, 462,
465, and 468.
 ECO 405 may satisfy the Capstone and ECO Elective
requirement.
Prerequisite Information:
 ACC 222: ACC 221
 ECO 201, ECO 202: MTH 102 or math placement score of
12 or higher
 ECO 311, 315, 317: A grade of “C” or better in ECO 201
and 202
 FIN 301: ACC 221, ACC 222, ECO 201, and ECO 202
 ISA 205: MTH 151
 ISA 235: CSE 148; BUS 101 is a pre or co requisite
 MGT 302: ISA 205
 Capstone: FIN 301, MGT 291, MKT 291
 All 200 level business core courses should be completed
by the 5th semester.
For additional prerequisite information, please visit the
Miami Bulletin www.miamioh.edu/bulletin.
General Requirements:
 All students must earn 128 hours to graduate; minimum of 64 hours of non-business courses are required.
 A 2.0 GPA overall and 2.0 GPA in business are required to graduate.
 The Miami Plan Foundation (MPF) includes the Historical Perspective and Cultures requirements. These may overlap with
another MPF course or FSB Diversity requirement.
 FSB students must select a thematic sequence outside the School of Business (ISA 2 is the only exception to this rule). You
must declare your thematic sequence; contact sponsoring department to do so.
Miami Entry Fall 2013
Revised 10/13
Business Economics Information
Description:
The Business Economics major is for students who want to
understand decision-making and problem solving in the
context of business and social environments. The major
fosters an understanding of the objectives and functions of
a private enterprise economy, develops a general analysis
of decision-making, and applies these principles to
business and social problems.
Economics provides a unified framework to think about
choices in many contexts, the consequences of these
choices, and the ability of leaders to affect them. A key
piece of intellectual capital acquired by Business Economics
majors is a well-honed skill for critical thinking, especially
with regard to problems that involve data and quantitative
methods.
Skills:
 Analyzes human interactions
 Understands and applies economic models and
concepts
 Solves complex problems through analysis and critical
thinking
 Makes arguments and decisions based on quantitative
data
 Effectively examines, analyzes, and interprets data
 Develops understanding of business core
competencies that are applicable to various fields
 Evaluates the impact of variables in the marketplace
and identifies patterns and trends
 Applies logical and analytical skills to graduate school
examinations
“I enjoyed Business Economics because it was challenging. It required me to think on several different levels there is a philosophical component and a historical component to go along with all of the math.” – Matt S., ‘09
Fund Analyst
“In my current position, I work with small teams of experienced employees on long term projects. My favorite
aspect is getting to combine an analytical role with a team environment that fosters a great deal of
collaboration and learning.” – Jordin L., ‘13, Analyst
Career Opportunities:
 Business Analyst
 Claims Manager
 Consultant
 Financial Analyst
 Financial Planner
 Graduate School
 Investment Analyst
 Investment Manager
 Performance Analyst
Top Employers:
 Allstate
 Cardinal Health
 Deloitte Consulting
 dunnhumby
 Fidelity Investments
 Fifth Third
 JPMorgan Chase
 Liberty Mutual
 Nielsen
 PNC
 Vantiv
Revised 1/14