Department of
ECONOMICS AND FINANCE
Arshene Baigvand, a BBA Finance major, o w rked with a team of Computing students to develop and launch the Pick Up & Play app for Android and Apple devices. Arshene e w nt on to develop a business plan and took home rst place and a $5,0 cash prize at the ETSU iBucs innovation and entrepreneurship cope m tition.
Set Yourself Apart in a DYNAMIC MARKETPLACE Equipped with problem-solving readiness for a rapidly changing economy, graduates of ETSU’s Economics and Finance programs go on to excel in a competitive global environment.
Common Career Paths + Consultants
+ Investment professionals
+ Financial advisors
+ Wealth managers
Where You’ll Find ETSU Alumni Graduates of the Economics and Finance Department are actively recruited by industry leaders, and many of the nation’s leading corporations count the department’s graduates among their corporate leaders. + Asurion
+ Eastman Chemical
+ Northwestern Mutual
+ Truist Financial
+ BSI Financial Services
+ CGI Incorporated
ARSHENE BAIGVAND / FINANCE MAJOR
Why ETSU? ETSU alumni are among the world’s most influential leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs impacting business, government, and non-profit sectors. All Bachelor of Business Administration programs at ETSU are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) with Accountancy having a supplemental accreditation. Fewer than five percent of such programs worldwide have received this prestigious dual accreditation.
ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action University: etsu.edu/universitycounsel/ compliance. ETSU-CBT-127-22
CRISTOPHER SANTANA BBA in Economics, BBA in Finance, Master of Business Administration ETSU Board of Trustees (2019)
Pathways to
YOUR CAREER
Real-World EXPERIENCE Turn knowledge into action as you create connections between classroom instruction and hands-on experiences. + TVA Investment Challenge Actively manage stocks and try to outperform the S&P 500.
Programs in the Department of Economics and Finance equip students with critical thinking acumen, analytical skills, and quantitative expertise for success in today’s leading organizations.
+ CFA Institute Research Challenge Have the opportunity to interact with prominent industry leaders. + Economics Club Broaden your knowledge and network with recent program graduates, including an annual trip to Washington, D.C., to visit institutions such as the Federal Reserve Bank, World Bank, and Freddie Mac.
Degree Options BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION in ECONOMICS In this program, students choose from three concentrations to prepare for careers at all levels of business, the financial services industry, government, or the not-for-profit sector. + Business Economics: A microeconomic focus on markets and business behavior. + Financial Economics: An integrated study of macroeconomics and the financial system. + General Business: A broad-based business education. BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION in FINANCE Students in this program focus their studies in one of three concentrations leading to traditional career paths in chosen fields. + Banking
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+ Students of Finance Association (SOFA) Interact with business executives, faculty, and finance students through volunteer opportunities and professional networking events with key members of the business community.
ADD A MINOR TO YOUR MAJOR Explore something new while using elective hours to gain a specialization and broaden your career possibilities. The College of Business and Technology offers minors in: Accountancy
Entrepreneurship
Merchandising
Computing
Finance
Military Science Technology
Digital Marketing
General Business
+ Corporate Finance and Investments
Digital Media
Management
+ Real Estate
Economics
Marketing
BACHELOR OF ARTS in ECONOMICS The traditional non-business Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in economics includes extensive economics coursework and requires a minor program of study chosen by the student with faculty guidance. An optional concentration in International Commerce integrates a selection of business and geopolitical courses.
Distinguish Yourself with a GRADUATE DEGREE After completing their undergraduate degree at ETSU, many of our graduates continue their education in our Master of Business Administration (MBA). The MBA program is a broad-based degree that focuses on organizational, financial, and operational management from a local, regional, and global perspective. The program offers concentrations in Business Analytics, Cybersecurity Management, and Health Care Marketing.
CAREER SERVICES The College of Business and Technology provides a Career Services Office specifically for business and technology majors. Career coaching, resources, and networking opportunities with employers are available, so students can graduate career-ready for a competitive marketplace.
Where Will ETSU Take You? Explore your pathway today! Let’s connect:
Business Advising Office 423-439-5275 busadvising@etsu.edu
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