Bachelor of Science in Economics/Finance
Southwest Baptist University
Key Information
Campus location
Bolivar, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 27,290 / per year
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Aug 2024
Introduction
SBU’s Economics and Finance major combines the disciplines of both economics and finance to prepare you for a career in areas such as banking, financial services, investing, management, and government.
With this financial economics degree, you will understand both economic and financial analysis skills and techniques. You will have the tools to provide great value to any company by understanding business principles and issues in an ever-changing economy. Economics courses are taught with a focus on the importance of free markets.
According to the 2019 College Salary Report by PayScale, the average early career pay for professionals in the economics/finance field is $59,100, while the average mid-career pay is $107,500. Opportunities for growth are countless in the economics/finance sector, and SBU will help you reach your goals!
The SBU Advantage
- Receive a well-rounded education and career preparation through SBU's unique comprehensive degree in both economics and finance. This combined degree opens up many opportunities both in the workplace and in furthering your education in graduate school.
- Learn economics from a free market-oriented perspective taught by SBU faculty. You will understand the importance of free markets, the benefits of free enterprise to society, and the problems with government intervention in the economy.
- Thrive within a close-knit community where class sizes are small enough for dedicated faculty to provide personalized attention that builds lifelong friendships.
- More than 75% of students in the business administration division complete at least one internship before graduation.
Curriculum
Freshman
Fall Semester
- ENG 1113 English Composition I 3
- MAT 1243 Algebraic Reasoning and Modeling 3
- CIS 1103 Computer and Information Management 3
- BUS 1013 Introduction to Business 3
- BIB 1013 Old Testament History 3
- UNI 1111 University Seminar 1
Total hours 16
Spring Semester
- ENG 2213 English Composition II 3
- COM 1103 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3
- BUS 1193 Business Calculus 3
- BUS 2013 Business Communications 3
- BIB 1023 New Testament History 3
- UNI 1121 Introduction to Critical Thinking 1
Total hours 16
Sophomore
Fall Semester
- BUS 2023 Business Statistics 3
- FAR 1023 Introduction to Fine Arts 3
- ACC 2013 Principles of Financial Accounting 3
- ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics 3
- MGT 3013 Principles of Management 3
Total hours 15
Spring Semester
- FIN 3003 Personal Financial Planning 3
- ACC 2043 Principles of Managerial Accounting 3
- ECO 2033 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
- MKT 3023 Principles of Marketing 3
- PSY 1013 General Psychology 3
Total hours 15
Junior
Fall Semester
- BIO 1004 Principles of Biology 4
- ECO 3023 Money and Banking 3
- FIN 3053 Business Finance 3
- FIN 4073 Insurance (fall, odd) 3
- POL 1113 American Government and Politics 3
Total hours 16
Spring Semester
- PHS 1004 Introduction to Physical Science 4
- ECO 3043 Managerial Economics 3
- FIN 4053 Investments (spring, even) 3
- HIS 2213/2223 U.S. History I or II 3
- LDR 4043 Ethics and Professional Development 3
Total hours 16
Senior
Fall Semester
- CIS 3123 Survey of Data Science 3
- KIN 1162 Foundations of Physical Fitness/Wellness 2
- MGT 3033 Operations Management 3
- ECO 3053 International Economics/Finance (fall, even) 3
- Upper-Level COBACS Course 3
- BUS 3073 Legal Environment of Business I 3
Total hours 17
Winterfest
- ECO/FIN 4173 History of Finance and Economic Thought 3
Spring Semester
- SPF 2012 Introduction to Spiritual Formation 2
- Cultural Studies 3
- MGT 4083 Strategic Management 3
- Elective for 128 Hours 3
- FIN 4033 Derivatives (spring, odd) 3
Total hours 14
This is a proposed guideline. Please check the catalog and see your advisor for your final degree requirements.
Career Opportunities
Examples of organizations that have employed our graduates:
- Bank of America
- Edward Jones
- Federal Reserve
- Jack Henry & Associates
- Johnson & Johnson
- State Farm
- United Missouri Bank
Internships
Examples of organizations that have provided internships for our Economics and Finance majors:
- Accenture
- Dannon
- Sam's Club
- Walmart Headquarters
Graduate Schools
Examples of graduate schools attended by our graduates:
- SBU's own Master of Business Administration (MBA) program
- University of Arkansas
- University of Missouri
- University of Missouri-Kansas City
Student Testimonials
Scholarships and Funding
The College of Professional Programs and the Robert W. Plaster College of Business offer many privately funded scholarship opportunities for their students. During a recent academic year, more than $64,000 was awarded in private scholarships to students from these college-level scholarships. Some scholarships available include:
- Aric Beckham Memorial Scholarship
- Bill & Geneva Williams Memorial Scholarship
- Business College Scholarship
- Clifford & Marie Gouge Memorial Scholarship
- Dexter Yager Business Scholarship
- Gary & Jane Black Excellence Scholarship
- Gladys Henderson Memorial Scholarship
- Jack Henry & Associates Scholarship
- Lynn & Dean Credille Memorial Scholarship
- Melvin & Minnie Hall Memorial Scholarship
- Nebraska Book Company Scholarship
- Ralph Stufflebam Memorial Scholarship
- Ruby Letsch-Roderique Business Scholarship
- W. Lee Beaver Trust Scholarship
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