The Department of Economics and Finance offers three (3) undergraduate degree programs: (1)
business administration, (2)
economics, and (3)
finance.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (Printable Business Administration Brochure)
The Business Administration curriculum provides a broad-based business background for those interested in a business career but who do not wish to specialize in a specific functional area. This program also allows great flexibility in designing a program of study to meet specific career objectives. Students can develop a concentration in an area of business in which a major is not currently available or can distribute their electives across all areas of business. A bachelor of science in Business Administration is appropriate for entry-level positions in a broad range of businesses, both large and small, and provides an excellent background for students planning certain advanced degrees.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CURRICULUM
FRESHMAN YEAR
- Course
- Business 110
- Computer Information Systems 110
- English 101
- English 102
- Elective
- History Elective (100 or 200 level)
- Mathematics 101
- Mathematics 125
- Biological Science 101
- Psychology 102 or Sociology 201
- University Seminar 100 (a)
- TOTAL
- Hours
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 1
- 30
SOPHOMORE YEAR
- Course
- Accounting 201
- Accounting 202
- Business Law 255
- Economics 201
- Economics 202
- English 210, 211, or 212
- Natural Science Elective
- Natural Science Elective
- Political Science 201
- Quantitative Analysis 233
- TOTAL
- Hours
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 30
JUNIOR YEAR
- Course
- Art 290 or KINE 280 or MUGN 290 or SPCH 290
- Business Communications 305 or ENGL 303 or ENGL336
- Humanities Elective
- Economics 312
- Computer Information Systems 310
- Finance 318
- Management 310
- Management 333
- Marketing 300
- Speech 110 or 377
- TOTAL
- Hours
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 30
SENIOR YEAR
- Course
- Accounting or CIS Elective (300 or 400 level)
- Business 495
- Business 420
- COB Elective (300 or 400 level)*
- COB Elective (300 or 400 level)*
- Economics Elective (300 or 400 level)*
- Finance Elective (300 or 400 level)*
- Management Elective (300 or 400 level)*
- Marketing Elective (300 or 400 level)*
- International Business Elective**
- TOTAL
- Hours
- 3
- 3
- 1
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 30
Total hours for curriculum: 120
a Must be taken by all freshmen. May be counted as part of the Elective. May NOT use University Seminar 101 for degree credit.
* Requires a minimum grade of "C" in these courses
** Approved International Business Courses: Economics 344, Finance 412, Management 485, Marketing 485
Humanities Elective: History 101, 102, 201, 202, or 360; English 210, 211, or 212; Philosophy 201; Speech 300; upper-level Foreign language (201 or up).
Science Elective: Biological Science 101, 102; Geology 111, 112, 201, 202; Physics 205, 206, 220; Chemistry 120, 121. Two courses, 6 hours, must be in sequence (course numbers, not sequential quarters); those possibilities are Biological Science 101 & 102, Geology 111 & 112, Geology 201 & 202; Physics 205 & 206; or Chemistry 120 and 212. Everyone must have at least one Biological Science.
Print Business Administration Curricula Sheet.
BUSINESS ECONOMICS (Printable Economics Brochure)
Business economists are at work in countless areas of industry and government. The role of the business economist varies with the size of the organization. Large banks, corporations, and government agencies normally have a large separate economics department staffed with several economists. Smaller businesses have one/two economists who provide expertise. Business not large enough to employ a full-time economist often employ economic consultants.
Business economists perform a variety of tasks for governmental agencies and private organizations (such as statistical and general research, pricing and marketing, financial analysis, forecasting business conditions, and economic regulation).
The Bachelor of Science in Business Economics at Louisiana Tech consists of 126 semester hours. These courses involve an intensive study of economics and business-related subjects, as well as a broad background in liberal education and science. In order to function effectively, the business economist must have both a knowledge of theory and an understanding of economic and business facts and institutions. A bachelor's degree in Business Economics is an excellent foundation for those contemplating continuing their formal education with the pursuit of a graduate degree in public administration, business administration, or law.
BUSINESS ECONOMICS CURRICULUM
FRESHMAN YEAR
- Course
- Business 110
- Computer Information Systems 110
- English 101
- English 102
- Elective
- History Elective (100 or 200 level)
- Mathematics 101
- Mathematics 125
- Biological Science 101
- Psychology 102 or Sociology 101
- University Seminar 100 (a)
- TOTAL
- Hours
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 1
- 30
SOPHOMORE YEAR
- Course
- Accounting 201
- Accounting 202
- Business Law 255
- Economics 201*
- Economics 202*
- English 210, 211, or 212
- Natural Science Elective
- Natural Sciene Elective
- Political Science 201
- Quantitative Analysis 233
- TOTAL
- Hours
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 30
JUNIOR YEAR
- Course
- Art 290 or KINE 280 or MUGN 290 or SPCH 290
- Business Communications 305 or ENGL 303 or ENGL 336
- Computer Information Systems 310
- Economics 312*
- Finance 318
- Humanities Elective
- Management 310
- Management 333
- Marketing 300
- Speech 110 or 377
- TOTAL
- Hours
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 30
SENIOR YEAR
- Course
- Accounting or Finance Elective (300 or 400 level)*
- Business 495
- Business 420
- Business Elective
- Economics 408*
- Economics 437*
- Economics Elective*
- Economics Elective*
- Economics Elective*
- Elective
- International Business Elective **
- Total
- Hours
- 3
- 3
- 1
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 2
- 3
- 30
Total hours for curriculum: 120
(a) Must be taken by all freshmen. May be counted as part of the Elective. May NOT use University Seminar 101 for degree credit.
* Requires a minimum grade of "C" in these courses
** Approved International Business Courses: Economics 344, Finance 412, Management 485, Marketing 485
Humanities Elective: History 101, 102, 201, 202, or 360; English 210, 211, or 212; Philosophy 201; Speech 300; upper-level Foreign language (201 or up).
Science Elective: Biological Science 101, 102; Geology 111, 112, 201, 202; Physics 205, 206, 220; Chemistry 120, 121. Two courses, 6 hours, must be in sequence (course numbers, not sequential quarters); those possibilities are Biological Science 101 & 102, Geology 111 & 112, Geology 201 & 202; Physics 205 & 206; or Chemistry 120 and 212. Everyone must have at least one Biological Science.
Print Business Economics Curricula Sheet.
FINANCE (Printable Finance Brochure)
The Bachelor of Science in Finance was established at Louisiana Tech in 1976. The curriculum combines a liberal arts foundation and an in-depth coverage of business subjects with specialized knowledge in a variety of financial topics.
While Finance is an industry in itself, as evidenced by stock exchanges and other financial institutions, it is also an integral part of other businesses. A career in Finance will put you into the heart of American business. Finance graduates receive some of the top starting salaries among all business fields.
The Finance curriculum at Louisiana Tech offers concentrations in several areas: corporate finance, banking/investments, insurance, and real estate. Courses are designed to provide the specialized knowledge needed in each of these fields. Students may concentrate in any area of their choosing or may elect to combine courses to enhance their individual career goals.
FINANCE CURRICULUM
FRESHMAN YEAR
- Course
- Business 110
- Computer Information Systems 110
- English 101
- English 102
- Elective
- History Elective (100 or 200 level)
- Mathematics 101
- Mathematics 125
- Biological Science 101
- Psychology 102 or Sociology 201
- University Seminar 100 (a)
- TOTAL
- Hours
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 1
- 30
SOPHOMORE YEAR
- Course
- Accounting 201
- Accounting 202
- Business Law 255
- Economics 201
- Economics 202
- English 210, 211, or 212
- Natural Science Elective
- Natural Sciene Elective
- Political Science 201
- Quantitative Analysis 233
- TOTAL
- Hours
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 30
JUNIOR YEAR
- Course
- Art 290 or KINE 280 or MUGN 290 or SPCH 290
- Business Communications 305 or ENGL 303 or ENGL336
- Economics 312
- Computer Information Systems 310
- Finance 318*
- Finance 319*
- Management 310
- Management 333 or Accounting 308
- Marketing 300
- Humanities Elective
- TOTAL
- Hours
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 30
SENIOR YEAR
- Course
- Business 495
- Business 420
- Business Elective (300 or 400 level)
- Speech 110 or 377
- Finance 414*
- Finance 425*
- Finance Elective*
- Finance Elective*
- Finance Elective*
- Elective
- International Business Elective**
- Total
- Hours
- 3
- 1
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 23
- 3
- 30
Total hours for curriculum: 120
a Must be taken by all freshmen. May be counted as part of the Elective. May NOT use University Seminar 101 for degree credit.
* Requires a minimum grade of "C" in these courses
** Approved International Business Courses: Economics 344, Finance 412, Management 485, Marketing 485
Humanities Elective: History 101, 102, 201, 202, or 360; English 210, 211, or 212; Philosophy 201; Speech 300; upper-level Foreign language (201 or up).
Science Elective: Biological Science 101, 102; Geology 111, 112, 201, 202; Physics 205, 206, 220; Chemistry 120, 121. Two courses, 6 hours, must be in sequence (course numbers, not sequential quarters); those possibilities are Biological Science 101 & 102, Geology 111 & 112, Geology 201 & 202; Physics 205 & 206; or Chemistry 120 and 212. Everyone must have at least one Biological Science.
**Finance Electives may be selected from the following (these courses are offered subject to enrollment demand and staffing availability):
Finance 330 (3) - Risk & Insurance
Finance 412 (3) - International Finance
Finance 421 (3) - Portfolio Risk Management
Finance 422 (3) - Bank Management
Finance 423 (3) - Bank Management: Cases, Policies
Finance 430 (3) - Advanced Financial Management
Finance 431 (3) - Life Insurance
Finance 432 (3) - Property/Casualty Insurance
Finance 435 (3) - Private Pensions, Group Insurance, & Estate Planning
Finance 442 (3) - Principles of Real Estate & Land Economics
Finance 443 (3) - Appraisal I
Finance 444 (3) - Appraisal II
Finance 445 (3) - Real Estate Finance
*It is strongly advised that Finance majors take at least one CAB Elective (3 hrs) in Accounting or Economics.
Print Finance Curricula Sheet.
