ECOBS - Economics - Bachelor of Science

High-achieving students with a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or higher may apply to the accelerated sequence one year prior to completing their undergraduate degree. This sequence allows students to enroll in up to 12 hours of approved graduate courses that will count toward both the undergraduate program in Economics (B.A.) and the graduate program in Applied Economics (M.A., M.S.). Students can then apply to the Applied Economics graduate program in the semester when they graduate from their bachelor’s program. Enrollment in the Applied Economics Accelerated Sequence does not guarantee final admission into the M.A., M.S. in Applied Economics program. For additional information on minimum requirements for admission, the application process, and selection criteria, visit https://illinoisstate.edu/academics/majors/ and consult with the Economics Program advisor.

High-achieving students with a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or higher may apply to the accelerated sequence one year prior to completing their undergraduate degree. This sequence allows students to enroll in up to 12 hours of approved graduate courses that will count toward both the undergraduate program in Economics (B.A.) and the graduate program in Business Administration (MBA). Students can then apply to the MBA program in the semester when they graduate from their bachelor’s program. Enrollment in the Economics/MBA Accelerated Sequence does not guarantee final admission into the MBA program. For additional information on minimum requirements for admission, the application process, and selection criteria, visit https://illinoisstate.edu/academics/majors/ and consult with the Economics Program advisor.

The major offers students the flexibility to select a set of courses that simultaneously satisfy the requirements of the major while focusing on a specific area such as business or pre-law. The curriculum is highlighted by a senior project required of Economics majors that gives each student an opportunity to work with an individual faculty member on a research project selected by the student.

Managerial Economics goes beyond the limits of traditional economics and business majors, blending a thorough grounding in economic theory with business knowledge and applications. Students in the Managerial Economics sequence receive in-depth training in economics and quantitative methods, problem-solving strategies, critical thinking, and effective communication skills.