Bachelor of Science in Business
Business Economics and Public Policy Concentration
Overview
The concentration in Business Economics and Public Policy is concerned with the continuing business-government dialogue that leads to effective decision-making and equitable relations between the private and public sectors of society. The economic and social foundations of government programs and regulatory activity are studied to establish a basis for developing and evaluating effective business responses.
The concentration is designed to develop understanding and skills useful for a wide variety of positions in business, public, and not-for-profit organizations. Students deepen their understanding of the social and legal environment that influence business and its relationships with government at all levels. Students also receive strong in-depth training in micro- and macroeconomic analysis. This key element of the field prepares students to perform rigorous and sophisticated analyses of the economic impacts of policy decisions on public, private, and not-for-profit organizations.
The concentration is also designed to ensure that students understand the workings of political systems and institutions, particularly the U.S. federal government. This understanding includes recognizing not only what government can do and achieve, but also the limits of its power and the role of private interests in driving political decision-making in Congress and in federal agencies.
Career Options in Business Economics and Public Policy
Students most often seek careers in business, government, law, and consulting. Past Business Economics and Public Policy students have found jobs in business and consulting firms in the DC area and have pursued law school or an MBA.
Business Economics and Public Policy Concentration Requirements
In addition to the requirements for the bachelor of science with a major in business, the concentration in business economics and public policy requires five field courses:
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Required | ||
Required field course | ||
ECON 2101 | Intermediate Microeconomic Theory | |
Economics field course | ||
One of the following: | ||
ECON 2102 | Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory | |
ECON 2158 | Industrial Organization | |
Political science field course | ||
One of the following: | ||
PSC 2211 | State and Urban Politics | |
PSC 2214 | U.S. Constitutional Law and Politics I | |
PSC 2215 | U.S. Constitutional Law and Politics II | |
PSC 2219 | Political Parties and Interest Groups | |
PSC 2220 | Public Opinion | |
PSC 2228 | Media, Politics, and Government | |
or SMPA 3428 | Media, Politics, and Government | |
PSC 2229 | Media and Politics | |
Political institutions field course | ||
One of the following: | ||
PSC 2213 | Judicial Politics | |
PSC 2216 | The American Presidency | |
PSC 2218 | Legislative Politics | |
Policy focus field course | ||
One of the following: | ||
ECON 2136 | Environmental and Natural Resource Economics | |
ECON 2148 | Survey of Health Economics | |
ECON 3190 | Law and Economics | |
GEOG 2120 | World Regional Geography | |
IAFF 3190 | Special Topics in International Affairs (Human Rights and Ethics) | |
MGT 3305 | Human Capital Sustainability | |
PSC 2222 | Science, Technology, and Politics | |
TSTD 4900 | Special Topics (Advocacy & Lobbying) |
Students should consult with an advisor for specific bachelor of science in business general education courses that apply to this concentration.
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