Studies lead to the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A) degree with a concentration in economics. Program Overview The economics concentration at Robert Morris University provides insight into decision-making, which is applicable in both the public and private sectors of the economy. Study in economics is excellent preparation for careers in business, industry, banking and government, graduate work in economics and social sciences, and advanced professional education in law, journalism and business.

About the Program: Overview Program Objectives Curriculum Opportunities for Graduates Bachelor-Level Internship Employers Bachelor-Level Hiring Organizations Salary Information

Program Objectives
The B.S.B.A. with a concentration in economics equips students to:

• Comprehend economic theory; and
• Apply the economic way of thinking to personal, professional and social decision-making.

Curriculum
The 126-credit curriculum has six components:

1. Robert Morris University Core - 42 credits
   These are the traditional liberal arts requirements of the University. Studies in humanities, communications skills, and social, behavioral, natural and quantitative sciences are included.
2. Non-Business Requirements - 6 credits
   This component consists of required courses in statistics and ethics.
3. Business Foundations Courses - 27 credits
   These are required of all students earning a B.S.B.A. degree and include courses in accounting, finance, marketing, management and other business administration areas.
4. Concentration (Economics) - 24 credits
   This is the major field of study and includes required courses in intermediate price theory, money and banking, and business enterprise and public policy. The provision of three economics electives permits students to extend their knowledge of some particular area of interest in the field.
5. Business Electives - 12 credits
   Students may select any four courses within the School of Business offerings to broaden their skills in some business area of interest.
6. Non-Business Electives - 15 credits
   Students may select five courses offered outside the School of Business to broaden their skills in some area of interest.

Opportunities for Graduates
There are many different positions held by economics graduates, including auditor, environmental planner, loan officer, market analyst, economic analyst, purchasing analyst, sales analyst, budget analyst, credit analyst, loan review analyst, real estate appraiser, stockbroker, lobbyist, import/export agent, pricing analyst, reporter, consultant, product manager, statistician, insurance agent, research analyst and underwriter.

Bachelor-Level Internship Employers
Acacia Financial; Atlas Brokerage; ESPN; First Investors Corp.; Jackson-Hewitt; Prudential Financial; Tri-Point Mortgage; UPMC Health System; U.S. Steel; West Penn Financial Group.

Bachelor-Level Hiring Organizations
Allan J. Popa, CPA; Allstate Insurance; Combined Insurance of America; Dollar Bank; Essere Corp.; FreeMarkets; The Hillman Company; Merrill Lynch; Park Place Entertainment; Pittsburgh Dispatch Services; PNC Bank; Progressive Insurance; ServiceLink LP; Todd Organization of Pittsburgh; UPMC Health System; Wesco Distribution.

Salary Information
2006 national mean bachelor-level starting salaries by job function: