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Economics, B.S. in Bus. Ad.


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Description


The economics major is designed to prepare students for positions as economic and statistical analysts in business, government and nonprofit organizations, and for the teaching profession. In addition, it provides a strong foundation for graduate study and research in the fields of economics, business, public policy and law. The bachelor of science in business administration complies with all the requirements of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, as administered through the College of Business.

Contact Information


318 Ansari Business Building,
(775) 784-6850

Gregrette Perry - gperry@unr.edu
Yuliana Chavez Camarena - yulianac@unr.edu
Linda Ahlmeyer (transfer & int’l) - lindaa@unr.edu

Graduation Requirements


 

Total Units 120
Cumulative GPA 2.0
University GPA 2.0
Major GPA 2.0
Residency Requirement 30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
Major Residency Requirement 15 Upper-Division Units in the major at UNR
Upper-Division Requirement 40 Upper-Division Units
Half Program Units/4 Year Institution 60 Units

 

I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (33-43 units)


NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum  chapter of this catalog for information regarding  the “Core English and Math Completion Policy”.

A. English (3-8 units)


Refer to the “English” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102  are not required to complete ENG 101 . Students who do not take ENG 101  are required to compensate for these units by taking non- business electives.

B. Mathematics (3 units)


  Refer to the “Mathematics” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

  • (3 units)
  •  

  • NOTE: Students who take MATH 126  in preparation for MATH 176  can apply these units toward non-business electives.

    In regards to MATH 128  and above, sequencing rules in effect for many Math courses prohibit students from earning credit for a lower numbered Math courses after receiving credit for a higher numbered Math course. Sequencing rules are included in the course descriptions of applicable courses.

C. Natural Sciences (6-8 units)


Refer to the Natural Sciences (Group A ) section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

Refer to the Natural Sciences (Group B) section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog. 

E. Fine Arts (3 units)


Refer to the “Fine Arts” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog. 

F. Core Humanities (9 units)


Refer to the “Core Humanities” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog. 

G. Capstone Courses (6 units)


H. Diversity (0-3 units)


Most International Business courses will also satisfy this requirement.

II. Additional College Requirements (51 units)


A. Nonbusiness Course Requirements (6 units)


C. Upper-Division Business Core (21 units)


Select one of the following economics courses (0 units):


Select one writing course (3 units):


III. Major Requirements (21 units)


B. Economics electives numbered 300 - 499 (9 units)


IV. Minor Requirements (0 units)


V. Electives (Non-business or business) (5-15 units)


VI. Recommended Schedule


A. First Year (30 units)


D. Fourth Year (30 units)


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