Total hours for curriculum: 120
*University Seminar 100 must be taken by all freshmen. It may be counted as part of the Free Non-CAB Elective.
**Nine (9) hours of natural science are required in the curriculum. Six (6) of the hours must be selected from a two-quarter sequence. Also, the hours must include both physical and biological sciences. Courses selected must be from the following: Physical Sciences - Chemistry 120, 121; Geology 111, 112,200; Physics 205, 206, 207. Biological Sciences - Biological Sciences 101. The humanities elective must be selected from one of the following: History, Literature, Speech Communication, Foreign Languages (above the introductory level), Philosophy, Religious Studies.
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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
Total hours for curriculum: 120
*University Seminar 100 must be taken by all freshmen. It may be counted as part of the Free Non-CAB Elective.
**Nine (9) hours of natural science are required in the curriculum. Six (6) of the hours must be selected from a two-quarter sequence. Also, the hours must include both physical and biological sciences. Courses selected must be from the following: Physical Sciences - Chemistry 120, 121; Geology 111, 112,200; Physics 205, 206, 207. Biological Sciences - Biological Sciences 101. The humanities elective must be selected from one of the following: History, Literature, Speech Communication, Foreign Languages (above the introductory level), Philosophy, Religious Studies.
*** All Economics courses require a minimum grade of "C."
****The student may select an option at any time but should normally have chosen it by the beginning of the junior year.
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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
Total hours for curriculum: 120
*** Finance courses require a minimum grade of "C."
**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.