Applied Economics BSBA specialization

Applied economics uses observed data, logical reasoning and economic theory to make well-informed decisions. The discipline is relevant to nearly any profession in the public and private sectors.

The BGSU applied economics specialization offers Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) students an opportunity to design a unique course of study that combines economics with a related discipline.

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Common combinations include public policy, financial economics, economic forecasting, market forecasting, global studies or politics and political economy.

Where theory welcomes reality

Applying economic theory to reality has value in predicting future behavior and understanding past results in markets of every kind imaginable.

Valued in both business, government and non-profit arenas, the analytical, business and communications skills learned by BSBA students specializing in applied economics allow them to enter various fields including banking, insurance, entry-level management and many other areas.

Students are also well prepared for MBA programs or law school.

Stand Out in courses like

Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory
Contemporary Economic Problems
Accounting & Business Concepts
Business Communication
Organizational Theory & Behavior
Global Strategy
Game Theory

Understand a complex world

Curriculum

As well as the core business courses required for the BSBA major, students can select an area of study to combine with economics.

Choose from recommended course combinations in public policy, financial economics, economic forecasting, market forecasting, global studies or politics and political economy.

Other advised combinations are available for people with specific career destinations in mind.

The deep study of business concepts, communications, analytical abilities and economic theories provide a solid foundation for a wide variety of careers or future study.

Go Far in your career

Agribusiness
Consumer Goods Planning
Environmental Economist
Health Economist
Research Economist
Research Analyst - Economist
World Bank Economist

Career

The BSBA specializing in applied economics will give you an advantage anywhere skills in analyzing and predicting data on markets is needed. Graduates of the program will find their skills apply to healthcare, insurance, agribusiness, retail and finance careers.

Business students can find internships and co-ops as early as their freshman year. These business experiences give students the opportunity to obtain the kind of experience that employers look for in graduates today.

With co-ops, integrated business experience labs and the nation's first creativity lab, your career is on the fast track with BGSU.

Gain critical thinking, data analysis and communication skills to apply economic theory to problems in every sector.

Several other BGSU business programs are housed in the Maurer building alongside the BSBA applied economics specialization.

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The Applied Economics specialization of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration is a program of the Allen W. and Carol M. Schmidthorst College of Business.

Accreditation

Bowling Green State University [BGSU] is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. BGSU has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 01/01/1916. The most recent reaffirmation of accreditation was received in 2012 - 2013. Questions should be directed to the Office of Institutional Effectiveness.

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Professional Licensure

Bowling Green State University programs leading to licensure, certification and/or endorsement, whether delivered online, face-to-face or in a blended format, satisfy the academic requirements for those credentials set forth by the State of Ohio.

Requirements for licensure, certification and/or endorsement eligibility vary greatly from one profession to another and from state to state. The applied economics specialization of the BSBA program does not lead to professional licensure.

* Job placement and salary information was compiled by the Office of Academic Assessment through the Graduation Survey from AY2015-2018. The data are gathered around the time of Commencement and a follow-up survey six months post Commencement. For the salary question, data for programs with fewer than fifteen responses are not included. Salaries for those programs are from the National Association of Colleges and Employers Summer 2019 Survey. For questions regarding the data, contact assessment@bgsu.edu.

Updated: 12/21/2022 02:34PM