Economics provides students with an understanding of both the economic principles that underlie business decisions and the environment in which all businesses operate. Business Economics at Bentley is a unique, blended degree that delivers a strong economics foundation with the flexibility to explore another business discipline.
The major consists of core economics courses and a business concentration. The core and elective economics courses provide students with a deep understanding of how markets operate at the micro and macro levels, and introduce different areas of study within economics. Students complement their study of economics by either taking additional economics courses through the Economic Analysis Concentration or by taking additional courses in one of many other business concentrations (see below). Culminating the experience of the Business Economics major is the capstone course, EC 431 Research in Business Economics, where students research and test an economic theory around their business concentration.
The major is designed to prepare well-rounded students with an in-depth knowledge and the practical skills for a variety of careers, including consulting, banking, market research, data analysis, credit analysis, and sales.
For further information about degree requirement policies and guidelines, see the Degree Requirements page.
Major Requirements
Major Courses (30 Credits)
Course List | Course | Title | Credits |
| EC 112 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| EC 224 | Intermediate Microeconomics | 3 |
| EC 225 | Intermediate Macroeconomics | 3 |
| EC 282 | Introduction to Econometrics | 3 |
| EC 431 | Research in Business Economics | 3 |
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The Business Environment (6 Credits)
Course List | Course | Title | Credits |
| CS 305 | Business Processes and Systems | 3 |
| MG 300 | Strategic Management | 3 |
General Degree Requirements
Foundations for Success (15 Credits)
Course List | Course | Title | Credits |
| FDS 100 | Falcon Discovery Seminar | 3 |
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| EMS 101 | Critical Reading and Writing | 3 |
| or EMS 101L | Critical Reading and Writing with Lab |
| or EMS 102 | Critical Reading and Writing for ESOL |
| or EMS 102L | Critical Reading and Writing for ESOL with Lab |
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| EMS 104 | Multimodal Communication | 3 |
| or EMS 105 | Multimodal Communication for ESOL |
| CS 100 | Solving Business Problems with Information Technology | 3 |
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| MA 105 | Mathematical Foundations for Business | 3 |
| or MA 105L | Mathematical Foundations for Business with Lab |
| or MA 107 | Applied Calculus for Business |
| or MA 107L | Applied Calculus for Business with Lab |
| or MA 131 | Calculus I |
| or MA 131L | Calculus I with Lab |
Context and Perspectives (18 Credits)
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Business Dynamics/Business Administration Minor (18 Credits)
Course List | Course | Title | Credits |
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| AC 115 | Introduction to Financial Reporting and Analysis | 3 |
| EC 111 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| FI 118 | Introduction to Finance | 3 |
| LA 100 | Business Law | 3 |
| MG 116 | Human Dynamics in Organizations | 3 |
| ST 113 | Business Statistics | 3 |
Communication Intensive
All students are required to take a three-credit course designated as a Communication Intensive. This requirement can be met within a variety of course subjects in both Arts & Sciences and Business. Communication Intensive courses are designated with a "CI" in the course schedule. Transfer students with a minimum of 30 credits will be waived from the Communication Intensive requirement.
Please note that certain majors have an additional three-credit Communication Intensive built into their major requirements, separate from the general CI requirement.
Additional Requirements
Arts and Sciences Electives (15 Credits)
Course List | Course | Title | Credits |
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Unrestricted Electives (18 Credits)
Course List | Course | Title | Credits |
| 18 |
Total: 120 Credits
