School of Economics

In partnership with the School of Modern Languages, the School of Economics offers a Bachelor of Science in Global Economics and Modern Languages with language concentrations in Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish. Global Economics and Modern Language graduates fulfill the requirements of industry and government agencies with preparation in understanding the global, economically inter-dependent, multilingual and multicultural environments. These students have in-depth knowledge not just their own cultures but the capacity to function effectively in a second culture.

Students pursuing this degree must complete forty-five semester hours of general education requirement, twenty-four semester hours of French, German, or Spanish courses at or above the 3000 level or twenty-four semester hours of Japanese or Chinese course at or above the 2002 level, and twenty-four semester hours of Economics. This degree program provides significant flexibility for students through eleven hours of free electives, and six semester hours of non-major cluster electives. To maximize the effective use of elective hours students are encouraged to speak with the academic advisor in the School of Economics to obtain guidance. To get more information on this degree program students are encouraged to visit the Web site for the School of Modern Languages.