The Commerce Department offers majors in Economics, Finance, Management, and Marketing. A grade of C or better must be earned in all of one's major courses. I

Economics:

Economics is widely thought of as the theory of business. Economics is a social science with a wide range of applications for business and public administration. It includes, but is not limited to, the behavior of the consumer, the pricing and output decisions of the firm, and policy considerations of the government. It provides a general overview for those students intending to go into private or public life and can be particularly helpful in developing critical thinking skills. Career paths for economic majors include for business, financial institutions, government, public service or graduate work in business, economics, or law.

B.S. Economics Curriculum card          B.S. Economics Recommended schedule

Finance:nance:

The finance major emphasizes hands-on learning designed to help students understand the financial structure of various organizations and the basis of financial decision-making. Students learn about the ways businesses obtain and allocate monetary resources and how individuals and institutions handle investments. 

B.S. Finance Curriculum card              B.S. Finance Recommended schedule

Management:

The management major provides students with a framework for understanding and solving real-world organizational challenges. Students learn to manage and lead in a variety of settings, from large international firms to small, local and family owned businesses. All Management students learn the fundamental functions, processes, and people skills necessary for success in today’s evolving organizations. Students have the option to focus on integrated management, supply chain management, human resource management, or international business.

B.S. Management Curriculum card        B.S. Management Recommended schedule  

Marketing:

Marketing is finding, developing, and keeping customers through the identification and satisfaction of needs and wants. All organizations, from product producers to services, must practice marketing in order to be successful in a highly competitive and global economy. Customer orientation is central to the theme of marketing along with the social nature of marketing such as ethics, product safety and corporate responsibility. The field of marketing is an interdisciplinary one drawing from all business areas and many liberal arts disciplines.

B.S. Marketing Curriculum card               B.S. Marketing Recommended schedule