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2021-2022 University of Wyoming Catalog 
    
2021-2022 University of Wyoming Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Business Economics, B.S.


The science of efficient allocation, economics has much to offer students in the way of general and specialized preparation for positions in business, as well as government and the academic profession.

All Business Economics majors must comply with requirements of the advanced business standing prerequisites for enrollment in upper-division courses and must complete the common body of knowledge courses as listed previously.

A complete curriculum sheet is available from the Academic Advising unit of the GJSSC in the College of Business Building.

Economics majors must hold a 2.500 cumulative grade point average in all economics courses at graduation, as well as a minimum 2.500 cumulative UW grade point average and a minimum 2.500 grade point average in all College of Business courses.

With approval of the department chair, students may substitute work in certain areas of accounting, agricultural economics, business administration, history, political science, finance, mathematics, statistics or law for 6 hours of 4000-level economics courses.

Students who intend to continue on to graduate work are urged to give special attention to courses in economics theory, statistics and mathematics. Those planning a career in econometrics or mathematical economics should consult the department head as to mathematics and statistics requirements in these fields of study.

In addition to university and college requirements cited previously, requirements for Business Economics majors include:

Requirements - Total Credits: 120


USP Requirements - Credits: 39


See USP Requirements for full list of requirements.

Major Specific Courses - Credits: 21


Economics Electives: 6 Credits


Any Economics Courses at a 4000+ level that have not been used to meet any other primary major requirements.

Advanced Business Electives: 6 Credits


Any business courses at a 3000+ level that have not been used to meet any other primary major requirements. 

Free Electives from Any College: 27 Credits


  • Courses from any college at any level - Credits: 21
  • Courses from any college at a 3000+ level - Credits: 6