Business Economics

Training the next generation of economic experts.

Majors of this program receive a solid foundation in the functional areas of business — finance, accounting, marketing, and management — as well as economic fundamentals, such as macroeconomic indexes (economic growth, inflation, and unemployment rates) and microeconomic indexes (demand-supply, production costs, as well as price and output based on the market). Graduates of this program will qualify for employment in the areas of banking, consulting, investment and brokerage houses, as well as sales and marketing; They also may look for positions such as financial analysts, risk management analysts, forecasters, or analyst staff members in litigation, mergers, or acquisitions. Many opportunities also exist for business economic students in various government agencies at the federal, state, and local levels as analysts and researchers.

Learning Outcomes

• Competency in both oral and written communication
• Work effectively in groups and teams
• Apply ethical principles in solving business problems
• Critically apply theory and practice in the functional areas of business to identify, analyze, and solve business problems

Business Core Curriculum

The defining element of a Mercyhurst business degree is a series of core courses that all business majors take, which provide a curriculum designed to foster well-rounded business leaders through hands-on learning in a variety of disciplines. Business students will build a foundation in six different areas of study, which prepares our graduates to be adaptable, collaborative leaders who are ready for today’s market. Adding a double major or a minor in another area can only add marketability for any chosen industry!