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Why study Business Economics? Souren Soumbatiants, Ph.D. Program Chair Business Economics
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Our Business Economics Major reflects the wisdom of business and community leaders who will help you develop transferable skills for success in the global marketplace.
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Learn More faculty.franklin.edu/souren-soumbatiants
If you have an inquisitive mind and are interested in applying your skills to problem solving, you’ll find that Franklin’s Business Economics Major is ideal for gaining strong critical-thinking and analytical abilities. With these skills, you will be able to “follow the dollar” and explain forces shaping the ever-changing international marketplace. You will also have the ability to balance the demand for sustainable economic growth and increased profitability with environmental stewardship – expertise that is highly valued in a variety of industries.
By completing a B.S. in Business Economics at Franklin University, you will develop a flexible, attractive skill set that will prepare you for roles where the earning potential is excellent and the job outlook is strong. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, careers in this field are both financially rewarding and growing rapidly in demand.
career opportunities may include • Banking and Finance Evaluator
• Industry Forecaster
• Community and Business Developer
• Investor Relations Specialist
• Education Administrator • Financial Officer
• Market or Research Analyst • Operations Executive • Public Servant
What expertise will you gain? As a Franklin student, you will experience a full spectrum of courses that help you develop the well-rounded skills and perspective that lay a foundation for lifelong learning and enduring career success. General Education courses will enrich your professional effectiveness as you improve your skills in writing, communication, critical thinking, principles and ethics, and diversity – abilities that employers across all industries value in graduates. Business Core courses are designed to support and expand the knowledge you acquire in your major area. The Major Area coursework is not only comprehensive and immediately applicable, but can also serve as the bedrock for many graduate programs.
PRogram Outcomes • Apply data in business decision making • Appraise current and historical economic trends and issues • Forecast business activity based on economic models • Understand regulation and deregulation issues • Use current technology to develop business analytics • Analyze ethical issues in economic policies and regulations
General Education
Business Core
Major Area
uNIVERSITY Electives
ACCT 215
Financial Accounting
ACCT 225
Managerial Accounting
BSAD 220
Business Law
ECON 210
Introduction to Microeconomics
FINA 301
Principles of Finance
MGMT 312
Principles of Management
MKTG 300
Marketing
ECON 321
Intermediate Microeconomics
ECON 322
Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECON 340
Money, Banking & Financial Markets
ECON 420
Forecasting
ECON 450
History of Economic Thought
ECON 495
Sustainable Economic Growth Major Area Electives
Consult the Academic Bulletin for complete information on degree requirements.
Why choose Franklin University? Fully accredited and nonprofit, Franklin University has offered programs designed especially for adult learners for more than 100 years. Today, more than 11,000 students from across the country and around the world choose Franklin each year.
Gain knowledge employers need
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Each major is designed with the input of industry experts to ensure you gain relevant knowledge. Our students and graduates are known for bringing fresh thinking to the workplace. In fact, in the last year alone, 1/3 of our students earned job promotions prior to graduating. What’s more, thousands of our students and graduates are employed by the nation’s top Fortune 100 companies.
With highly competitive tuition rates that are below the national average, Franklin helps you invest in your future by keeping your education affordable. We also offer tuition assistance and payment options to fit your needs. In fact, in 2009 alone, Franklin students received more than $15 million in scholarships and grants.
Maximize previously earned credits
Take classes that work around your schedule
Community and technical college students can finish a bachelor’s degree faster by transferring up to 84 semester hours or 126 quarter hours into Franklin University. With such a seamless transfer process, it’s easy to see why 90% of Franklin students transfer credits from other schools.
If you’re like most Franklin students, you want an education that works around your schedule and offers different learning options. That’s why our courses are offered in 6-, 12-, and 15-week schedules and can be taken on campus at numerous locations, online, or a combination of both.
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