Degree Programs
A major in economics is designed for students who wish careers in bank management, business forecasting, labor relations, operations analysis, or who wish to pursue managerial positions in governmental and corporate organizations. A major in finance prepares students for careers in banking, investment houses, savings and loan institutions, credit unions, credit management, and for managerial positions in governmental and corporate organizations. The study of economics and finance requires a blend of analytical, evaluative and descriptive skills and can be very challenging and rewarding.
Changes in Requirements
Baccalaureate degree curriculums offered by the Department of Economics, Finance and Banking are periodically revised and updated. Such revisions will be communicated by the department to currently enrolled students majoring in its programs. Each student is required to graduate under the most recent curriculum in effect at the time of that student's graduation unless those revisions would extend the student's graduation date. Requests for exceptions to such curriculum revisions should be filed in writing with the department chairperson.
Junior Standing Prerequisite
Some undergraduate courses offered in the Department of Economics, Finance and Banking numbered 300 and above have a junior standing prerequisite. For purposes of this prerequisite, junior standing is defined as the completion of 55 semester hours applicable to the student's degree program.
BBA DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Majors in Economics and Finance
Students seeking the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a major in economics or finance must complete the following curriculum. At least 50% of the business credit hours (i.e., the credit hours in the areas of accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, and information systems) that are required for the Bachelor in Business Administration degree must be earned at Pittsburg State University.
Due to the growth of multi-national corporations and the increased interest in international trade, students preparing for business are encouraged to consider foreign language courses when selecting electives in the area of the humanities.
General Requirements (56-62 Hours)
- BASIC SKILLS (18 hours)
- ENGL 101 English Composition (3)
- ENGL 190 Honors English Composition or ENGL 299 Introduction to Research Writing (3)
- COMM 207 Speech Communication (3)
- Mathematics (9 Hours Required)
- MATH 113 College Algebra (3)
- MATH 143 Elementary Statistics (3)
- MATH 153 Introduction to Analytic Processes* (3) 04/26/2007
GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVES (38-44 hours)
- Sciences (8-9)
- Natural Sciences (Select one)
- BIOL 111 and 112 General Biology and Laboratory (5)
- BIOL 113 Environmental Life Science (4)
- BIOL 211 Principles of Biology I (4)
- Physical Sciences (Select one)
- CHEM 105 and 106 Introductory Chemistry and Laboratory (4)
- PHYS 160 and 165 Physical Geology and Laboratory (4)
- PHYS 162 and 163 Physical Oceanography and Laboratory (4)
- PHYS 166 and 167 Meteorology and Laboratory (4)
- PHYS 171 and 172 Physical Science and Laboratory (4)
- PHYS 175 and 176 Descriptive Astronomy and Laboratory (4)
- PHYS 375 and 176 Solar System Astronomy and Laboratory (4)
- Natural Sciences (Select one)
- Social Studies (Select one) (3)
- SOSCI 100 Introduction to Sociology (3)
- WOMEN 200 Introduction to Women in Society (3)
- Political Studies (Select one) (3)
- SOSCI 101 U.S. Politics (3)
- SOSCI 324 Introduction to Comparative Politics (3)
- Producing and Consuming (9)
- Economy
- ECON 200 Introduction to Microeconomics (3)
- ECON 201 Introduction to Macroeconomics (3)
- Business
- CSIS 130 Computer Information Systems (3)
- Economy
- Fine Arts and Aesthetic Studies (Select one) (2-3)
- ART 155 Printmaking (3)
- ART 178 Introduction to the Visual Arts (3)
- ART 188 The Designed World (3)
- ART 217 Crafts I (3)
- ART 222 Jewelry Design I (3)
- ART 233 Drawing I (3)
- ART 244 Ceramics I (3)
- ART 266 Sculpture I (3)
- ART 277 Painting I (3)
- ART 288 Western Art History I (3)
- ART 289 Western Art History II (3)
- ART 311 Art Education (3)
- COMM 105 Performance Appreciation (3)
- COMM 205 Performance Studies (3)
- COMM 295 Theatre History (3)
- ENGL 250 Introduction to Creative Writing (3)
- HPER 151 Dance Appreciation (3)
- MUSIC 120 Music Appreciation (Classical, Jazz, or World Music) (3)
- MUSIC 121 Introduction to Music Literature (2)
- MUSIC 321 History of Music (3)
- Cultural Studies (Select one) (3-5)
- SOSCI 106 World Regional Geography (3)
- SOSCI 300 Elements of Geography (3)
- SOSCI 304 Human Geography (3)
- WOMEN 399 Issues in Women's Studies (3)
- MLL 124 French Language and Culture I (5)
- MLL 134 German Language and Culture I (5)
- MLL 144 Portuguese Language and Culture I (5)
- MLL 154 Spanish Language and Culture I (5)
- MLL 184 Russian Language and Culture I (5)
- MLL 194 Korean Language and Culture I (5)
- Health and Well Being (4-6)
- Psychological
- PSYCH 155 General Psychology (3)
- Physical (Select one)
- HPER 150 Lifetime Fitness Concepts (1)
- FCS 203 Nutrition and Health (3)
- Psychological
- Human Heritage (Select one from two of the following three categories) (6)
- History
- HIST 101 World History to 1500 (3)
- HIST 102 World History from 1500 (3)
- HIST 201 American History to 1865 (3)
- HIST 202 American History from 1865 (3)
- Literature
- ENGL 113 General Literature (3)
- ENGL 114 General Literature (Genre) (3)
- ENGL 116 General Literature (Theme) (3)
- ENGL 120 Literature and Film (3)
- ENGL 315 Mythology (3)
- Philosophy
- SOSCI 103 Introduction to Philosophy (3)
- SOSCI 105 Ethics (3)
- SOSCI 111 Ethics: Applied Emphasis ( ) (3)
- SOSCI 208 Logic and Critical Thinking (3)
- SOSCI 231 World Religions (3)
TOTAL 56-62
Common Body of Knowledge (36 Hours)
- History
Business Functions
- ECON 326 Business Finance (3)
- MGMKT 330 Basic Marketing (3)
- MGMKT 626 Operations Management (3)
Business Environment
- MGMKT 444 Legal and Social Environment of Business (3)
- Three hours to be selected from:
- ECON 330 Money and Banking (3)
- ECON 418 Intermediate Microeconomics*** (3)
- ECON 419 Intermediate Macroeconomics (3)
- ECON 640 International Trade (3)
- Organizational Theory and Behavior
- MGMKT 327 Organizational Theory and Behavior (3)
- Accounting, Quantitative Methods, Information Systems
- ACCTG 201 Financial Accounting (3)
- ACCTG 202 Managerial Accounting (3)
- CSIS 420 Management Information Systems (3)
- MGMKT 320 Business Statistics (3)
- MGMKT 477 Quantitative Decision Making (3)
- Administrative Processes and Policy
- MGMKT 645 Business Policy (3)
Major (18 Hours)
- MGMKT 645 Business Policy (3)
Major selected from the following:
- Economics
- Finance
Total: 124 hours
*** Recommended course, especially for those planning to pursue an MBA
Requirements for specific majors follow.
Major in Economics
- ECON 418 Intermediate Microeconomics (3)
- ECON 419 Intermediate Macroeconomics (3)
- ECON 665 Seminar in Applied Economics (3)
- Electives in Economics--Restricted to ECON 330, 465, 468, 640, and 693 (9)
Total: 18 Hours
Major in Finance
- ECON 621 Investments (3)
- ECON 623 Financial Institutions and Markets (3)
- ECON 624 Security Analysis and Portfolio Management (3)
- ECON 627 Advanced Business Finance (3)
- ECON 631 Seminar in Financial Management (3)
- One course selected from those listed below:
- ACCTG 315 Cost Accounting (3)
- ACCTG 318 Intermediate Accounting I (3)
- ACCTG 520 Advanced Managerial Accounting (3)
Total: 18 Hours
Minor in Economics
The minor in economics consists of 21 hours of economics including ECON 200 Introduction to Microeconomics, and ECON 201 Introduction to Macroeconomics (other courses restricted to ECON 330, 418, 419, 465, 468, 640, and 693). One course in statistics may be applied to a minor in economics.