Stephen Avard - Department Head
McDowell Administration Building, Room 226
903-886-5681

The Department of Economics and Finance offers the Bachelor of Science or Arts degree with a major in economics. This major prepares graduates for careers in government, business or graduate work in economics. Graduates are expected to conduct economic policy analysis, strategic planning, research, forecasting or teaching. Additionally, a major in economics is an excellent preparation for law school or public policy analysis. A graduate with a major in economics should possess the following competencies; macro and micro economics concepts and principles; money and banking; econometrics; principles of managerial, environmental and international economics; data analysis, and forecasting skills.

Master of Science and Master of Arts degrees are offered with a major in economics. Requirements for the master's degrees are outlined in the Graduate Catalog.

The Department of Economics and Finance also offers the Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a major in finance. This major prepares graduates for career positions in investment management, financial management, credit, financial services, and related areas. Minors in personal financial planning, real estate and finance are offered. the minor in personal financial planning is a registered program by the Board of Examiners of the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards. In addition to the common body of knowledge in business, a graduate with a major in finance should process the following competencies with domestic and international dimensions: financial analysis, financial analysis; markets; securities investments and portfolio management; short- and long-term financial planning and financial engineering.