Major - Economics
The Economics program aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of economic theory and its application to issues such as the allocation of resources, business and financial cycles, economic institutions and power, and the determination of income, employment and inflation.
Economics develops analytical reasoning through formal modeling and historical interpretation. Economics majors receive strong preparation for graduate study in Economics, law school, or MBA programs. The knowledge and skills developed by studying Economics are used in problem solving, decision making and policy applications throughout business, government, banking, and not-for-profit organizations. Thus, the Economics major prepares students for interesting careers as well as for graduate work. Oral and written communication is especially important in course work; mathematical and graphical skills are developed as well.
Standards for Admission to Program: To be accepted as a major in the department, the student must have a minimum grade of “C” in the following courses: Accounting 211, Business 265, Business 315, and Economics 201 and 202.
Requirements for B.A. Degree:
(12 lower-division hours)
- EC 201 Introductory Economics I
- EC 202 – Introductory Economics II
- AC 211 – Principles of Financial Accounting
- BU 265 – Spreadsheet and Database Applications
(30 hours at 300 level or above)
- EC 306 – Quantitative Analysis
- BU 315 – Business Communications
- EC 316 – Intermediate Economics
- EC 408 – Senior Seminar
- EC Electives
Other Courses
In addition to the College Core Requirements, students are encouraged to select electives from Social Sciences, Mathematics and the Humanities.
It is the student’s responsibility to verify that all degree requirements for graduation are fulfilled.
Economics - Faculty
Dr. William Van Lear, Professor of Economics, Coordinator of the major
B.A. Gettysburg College, Ph.D. University of Pittsburgh
Dr. Van Lear's teaching specialties include macro-economics, political economy, and the history of economic thought. He has published various articles and columns, and in 2002 a monograph, A Populist Challenge to Corporate Capitalism. A winner of the Adrian Faculty Excellence award, Dr. Van Lear also serves the community as a board member of the local YMCA.
Mr. Stanley Dudko, Associate Professor Emeritus of Business / Economics
B.A. Belmont Abbey College, M.S. Auburn University
Prof. Dudko has taught at the Abbey since 1963 in the Depts. of Business Administration and Economics. During his tenure, he has served as moderator of several student organizations. Out of 10 years as the Abbey's soccer coach, he was 9 times Coach of the Year. He keeps physically fit by jogging the Abbey perimeter and his hobbies include classical music and reading. |
