Economic and financial competence requires a basic knowledge of theories, principles, and techniques of analysis. Added to this basic knowledge should be the historical, institutional, and quantitative approaches within the disciplines. With these tools, supplemented by studies in related fields of mathematics, computer science, accounting, business, and social sciences, students will be able to formulate approaches to current economic and financial problems as they arise in their personal and professional lives.

Exceptional students with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.25 may be invited by the faculty to pursue the Honors in the Major program. Students will write a paper under the direction of a faculty member. Successful completion of this program will allow the students to graduate with honors. Majors will be required to complete independent studies in ?Finance or Insurance or Economics.