College of Business

Department of Economics

Bachelor of Science in Economics 2020-2021

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1st year

Fall Semester

ENGL 1301

MATH 1315 (TCCN = MATH 1324)

HIST1301

ECON 2305 (TCCN = ECON 2301)*

MANA 1301 (TCCN = BUSI 1301)

UNIV 1131 OR 1101 (1 HOUR)

Spring Semester

ENGL 1302

MATH 1316 (TCCN = MATH 1325)

HIST 1302

ECON 2306 (TCCN = ECON 2301)**

CREATIVE ARTS (050)

Summer (Optional)

An alternate plan would include taking 13 hours during fall, 12 hours during spring, and 6 hours during the summer.

HOURS 31

2nd year

Fall Semester

ACCT 2301

LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCE (030)

INSY 2303 (TCCN = BCIS 1305)

POLS 2311 (TCCN = GOVT 2305)

LANGUAGE/PHILOSOPHY/CULTURE (040)

Spring Semester

ACCT 2302

LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCE (030)

BSTAT 2305 (TCCN = BUSI 2305)

POLS 2312 (TCCN = GOVT 2306)

NON-BUSINESS ELECTIVE (2 HOURS)

Summer (Optional)

An alternate plan would include taking 12 hours during fall and spring and 5 hours during the summer.

HOURS 29

3rd year

Fall Semester

ECON 3303

ECON 3310

INSY 3300

FINA 3313

MINOR REQUIREMENT

Spring Semester

ECON 3312

ADVANCED ECON ELECTIVE

BSTAT 3321

BCOM 3360

MINOR REQUIREMENT

Summer (Optional)

An alternate plan would include taking 12 hours during fall and spring and 6 hours during the summer.

HOURS 30

4th year

Fall Semester

ECON 3318

ADVANCED ECON ELECTIVE

BLAW 3310

MINOR REQUIREMENT

MINOR REQUIREMENT

Spring Semester

ECON 4318

ADVANCED ECON ELECTIVE

BCOM 4380

MINOR REQUIREMENT

MINOR REQUIREMENT

HOURS 30

TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 120

*Completion of ECON 2305 satisfies Social/Behavioral Science (080).

**Completion of ECON 2306 satisfies the Foundational Component.

College of Business - Department of Economics

Bachelor of Science in Economics

Beginning the Journey

EDUCATE

Apply for admission to UTA, submit all required information, and accept your admission.

Sign up for a New Maverick Orientation.

Schedule an appointment with your alpha advisor before orientation. Complete the "Getting to Know You" form to help your alpha advisor understand your goals.

Become familiar with tutoring resources such as the IDEAS Center, Supplemental Instruction, etc.

Explore the department's website.

Review the Academic Calendar each semester for important dates such as the First Day of Class, Late Registration, the Last Day to Drop, etc.

ENGAGE

Attend Orientation and meet other business students during the College Session.

Enroll in UNIV-BU 1131 (freshmen) or UNIV-BU 1101 (transfer) to learn skills that will aid in your success and build peer relationships. Enroll in all courses as soon as possible to obtain your ideal schedule.

Introduce yourself to professors, especially those within your major courses, and peers.

Familiarize yourself with the Lockheed Martin Career Development Center.

Activate your Handshake account and take the Focus2 Career Assessment.

Set up a Linked In account.

EXCEL

Develop basic skills for success: attend class, be on time, read and complete all assignments, ask questions, earn Cs or better in all courses.

Research the BNSF Early Leader Program (freshman/sophomore) or Goolsby Leadership Academy (junior). See your alpha advisor for more eligibility.

Research the Honors College. See your alpha advisor for more information.

Explore MyMav Scholarshop for scholarship opportunities.

Trailblazing the Path

EDUCATE

Complete the courses within the General Core in order to establish a strong foundational GPA before enrolling in more difficult junior-and senior-level courses.

Complete the following courses according to the four-year plan with a C or better: MATH 1315 and 1316, ACCT 2301 and 2302, ECON 2305 and 2306, and INSY 2303. (A delay in taking these courses will delay your graduation.)

Ask your alpha advisor about accelerated or fast-track programs.

Attend an "Open for Business" workshop provided by Graduate Business Services to explore graduate business degrees.

ENGAGE

Follow your APG or schedule an APG check up with your alpha advisor if you need to make adjustments.

If earning a D or F at mid-terms, consult with your professor and advisor about options.

Ask professors about career advice and/or internship opportunities.

Participate in Business Week (typically in the spring) and attend the All Majors Job Fair (offered at various times)

Join a registered student organization that pertains to your professional or social interests.

Volunteer for the Big Event or other community service.

EXCEL

Declare your business major after completing 12 hours of business at UTA and earning a 2.25 GPA in all GPAs.

Ensure you are completing prerequisites in order to avoid a delay in graduation.

Submit resume for evaluation through VBOCK, which is available in your BCOM 3360 course.

Participate in an internship or study abroad opportunity.

Research a company that you admire or one where you would like to work.

Destination Graduation

EDUCATE

Schedule an appointment with your alpha business advisor for a graduation audit once you reach 90 hours.

Submit final transcripts for courses taken outside of UTA.

Apply for graduation through MyMav.

Explore next steps after graduation. Will you be getting a job, taking graduate courses, etc?

ENGAGE

Attend a conference related to your major.

Attend speaker and special events.

Take on a leadership role within an organization.

Talk to professors and mentors about writing a reference for you.

EXCEL

Maintain a minimum 2.0 in your overall, business, and major GPAs with no Ds in your major coursework in order to satisfy degree and graduation requirements.

Participate in the Commencement ceremony.

Join the UTA and College of Business Alumni Association.

Finalize any details related to a graduate program.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

All Majors Job Fair

Internships

Business Week

GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT

Study Abroad

International Week

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Student Government

Student Organizations

BNSF Early Leader and/or Goolsby Leadership Academy

Honors College

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Alternative Spring Break

The Big Event

Volunteer Opportunities

Community Service Opportunities

Homecoming Events

UTA and COB Alumni Association

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

Present at a Conference

Reach Out to Professors about Potential Research Opportunities

Prepare for Graduate School by Researching Your Program

Attend an "Open for Business" Workshop Provided by Graduate Business Services

Research a Company You Admire and/or Would Like to Work At

What career options do I have with this major?

Actuary

Auditor

Bank Officer

Bond Trader

Business Forecaster

Business Manager

Chamber of Commerce Analyst

Commodities Trader

Commodity-Industry Analyst

Compensation/Benefits Administrator

Consultant; Consumer Affairs Director

Consumer Goods Manufacturers Representative

Cost Analyst

Credit Analyst/Loan Officer

Demographer

Economist

Efficiency Expert

Entrepreneur

Estate Planner

Financial Economist

Financial Officer

Financial Planner/Analyst

Financial Reporter

Government Administrator

Healthcare Administrator

Hospitality Manager

Industrial Economist

Industrial Transportation Specialist

Industrial/Institutional Buyer

Information Scientist

Institutional Research Director

Insurance Salesperson

Intelligence Agent

International Trade Specialist

Journalist

Labor Economist

Labor Relations Specialist

Lawyer

Litigation Analyst

Management Consultant/Analyst

Market Research Analyst

Politician

Population Studies Analyst

Property Manager

Public Administration/Manager

Public Utilities Manager

Purser

Real Estate Agent/Broker

Retail Sales Manager

Securities Salesperson/Broker

Securities Trader; Statistician

Teacher

Technical Writer

Transportation Specialist

Treasury Management Specialist

Underwriter

Urban/Regional Planner

Wage and Salary Administrator

Workforce Skills

Communication: Develop and articulate ideas clearly and effectively across all mediums including, but not limited to, written, oral, and digital communication.

Creativity/Ingenuity: Synthesize existing ideas and concepts in innovative and creative ways to develop new ways of thinking or working and engage in divergent thinking and risk taking.

Critical Thinking: Analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems by using sound reasoning before forming a strategy, decision, or opinion.

Career Readiness

Ability to Conduct/Explain Scientific Research

Ability to Observe Accurately and Make Appropriate Decisions

Ability to Operate/Use Information Derived from Computers

Accurate with Details

Analysis

Background in Economic Theory/Econometrics

Critical Thinking

High Proficiency in Written/Oral Communication

Knowledge of Statistical Procedures

Problem-Solving

Take Action

Explore workforce skill development through on-and off-campus activities

Engage with the UTA Lockheed Martin Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers

Meet with a career consultant

Network with employers

Discover internships and co-ops

Apply for on-campus employment

Join Handshake, our career services platform

Participate in career development programs

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