Martin V. Smith School of Business & Economics

The Business and Economics Program has a liberal arts and interdisciplinary focus. It is built on the three Cs: critical thinking, collaboration (working with others), and communication (oral and written English). Students learn the fundamental principles of accounting, economics, finance, information systems, management, and marketing as applied in a variety of organizational settings. A distinguishing aspect of the Business and Economics Program is the requirement to take courses developed in conjunction with disciplines outside the traditional business curriculum. Examples include courses with Biology, Chemistry, Education, English, Fine Arts, History and Performing Arts.

In addition, a Capstone Course provides students with the opportunity to integrate their knowledge through a Global Strategy Simulation exercise. To foster an integrative and cross disciplinary experience in a relevant business area, students are required to select one of five emphases: Entrepreneurship, Finance, Global Business, Management, and Marketing. All emphases draw on upper-division courses from accounting, economics, management and marketing to offer an in-depth perspective into five critical areas of business.

Programs Offered

• Bachelor of Arts in Economics
• Bachelor of Science in Business
    -Emphasis in Entrepreneurship
    -Emphasis in Finance
    -Emphasis in Global Business
    -Emphasis in Management
    -Emphasis in Marketing
• Minor in Business Management
• Minor in Economics
• Certificate in Business Administration
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Careers

The Martin V. Smith School of Business and Economics programs prepare students to work in a variety of organizations—both public and private. The Bachelor of Science degree prepares students for several types of graduate and professional school studies: MBA, MPA, law school.

Program Learning Outcomes for Business and Economics

•    Prepare students for employment in a variety of public and private organizations.
•    Prepare students for further study in graduate or professional schools.
•    Demonstrate critical thinking skills by identifying, evaluating, synthesizing, and presenting issues related to accounting, economics, finance, information systems, management and marketing.
•    Demonstrate communication skills by writing excellent reports and papers and making effective oral presentations in English.
•    Demonstrate collaboration skills by working effectively with others in group settings - both inside and outside the classroom.