Economics and finance are closely related disciplines, reflecting the great degree of integration that exists between the economy and the financial system. The Economics-Finance major at Bentley is a unique, blended major that provides a strong foundation in both economics and finance.
The core economics and finance courses provide students with an in-depth understanding of how markets function at the micro and macro levels, and develop strong skills in financial statement analysis, as well as an understanding of the functioning of financial markets and systems. Students can customize their program of study by taking a wide variety of economics and finance elective courses to satisfy the program requirements and their individual interests. The culminating experience of the Economics-Finance major is the capstone course, EC 411 Monetary Economics, where students learn about how the U.S. Federal Reserve System operates and how monetary theory impacts the economy and financial markets.
The major is designed to prepare well-rounded students with in-depth knowledge and practical skills for a variety of careers, including commercial credit analysts, financial consultants, financial analysts, floor traders, investment analysts, investment bankers, securities lending associates, or venture capital analysts.
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 441 | Monetary Economics | 3 |
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FI 305 | Principles of Accounting and Finance | 3 |
FI 306 | Financial Markets and Investment | 3 |
FI 307 | Advanced Managerial Finance | 3 |
FI 347 | Financial Modeling | 3 |
FI 351 | International Finance | 3 |
Total Credits | 30 |
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 |
| 15 |
Unrestricted Electives (18 Credits)
Course List Course | Title | Credits |
| 18 |
Total: 120 Credits