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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Economics (Online)

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Economics (Online)

Find your path in economics with a business administration degree

This 100% online program is offered in cooperation with IU East, IU Kokomo, IU Northwest, IU South Bend, and IU Southeast. Students apply through their home campus.

Learn career-ready skills from expert faculty

By combining economics with business administration, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of market forces and competitive strategies, enhancing your ability to navigate the business landscape. Economics provides insights into how markets work, including supply and demand dynamics, pricing mechanisms, and consumer behavior. This knowledge is essential for businesses to make strategic decisions regarding production, pricing, marketing, and resource allocation.

At IU Southeast, you’ll learn about the interconnectedness of economies, cultural differences, and the impact of globalization on businesses and markets. This global mindset is valuable in an increasingly interconnected world, where businesses operate across borders and navigate diverse economic landscapes.

Get Real-World Experience with Hands-On Learning and Networking

Experience hands-on learning and gain practical experience through internships, case studies, and simulations, allowing you to apply theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios and develop critical problem-solving skills. Connect with our extensive network of alumni, industry leaders, and fellow students through events, workshops, and guest lectures, opening doors to future career opportunities.

Careers

A background in Economics equips you with the skills to analyze public policies, assess their impact on businesses and society, and propose evidence-based solutions to economic challenges. Graduates with a Business Administration in Economics degree have options for pursuing careers in government agencies, non-profit organizations, or international institutions, where you can apply your economic expertise to address socio-economic issues, formulate economic policies, and promote economic development.

The rigorous analytical training and critical thinking skills you’ll develop during undergraduate studies will prepare you for advanced academic research and professional opportunities in academia, research institutions, or think tanks.

Degree information

120 Credit hours
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
100% online

All Bachelor’s degrees offered by IU Southeast requires a minimum of 120 credit hours and a minimum of 30 credit hours of upper-level coursework (300-level or above). View your potential course schedule options for each semester by clicking on the link below. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to apply for dual credit or transfer credits and find your ideal pathway to complete your degree on time.

The 100% online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration consists of 120 credit hours. You may transfer up to 60 previously earned credit hours. Requirements are broken down as follows:

General Education Core (30 credit hours)
Business Foundations (27 credit hours)
Business Core (34 credit hours)
A minimum of 30 credit hours at the 300- or 400-level
Electives as needed to complete 120 total credit hours

Course topics include:

Principles of Business Administration
Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
Analytics & Decision Modeling
Entrepreneurism
Statistical Theory in Economics and Business

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Kanisha Boleware

Academic Advisor

Office:: Hillside Hall 221
Phone:: (812) 941-2362
Email:: krbolewa@iu.edu

Bevin K Snyder

Academic Advisor

Office:: Hillside Hall 221 C
Phone:: (812) 941-2362
Email:: bevsnyde@iu.edu

Kentucky residents

Kentucky students are part of our IU Southeast family. In fact, students from eight Kentucky counties who register through IU Southeast receive in-state tuition and now qualify for our new KEES Match Scholarships! Learn more about the advantages of attending IU Southeast including the lowest 4-year tuition in the region, staying close to home while you earn your degree, and the unique experience only IU Southeast can offer.

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Credit for Prior Learning

IU Southeast believes learning happens through many avenues. That's why we review and accept dual credit, transfer credits from other colleges and universities, military service, non-credit training, volunteer experience, and more. Check out our Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) webpage to find out how you can identify and present learning from your experiences in a way that can help you earn college credits and complete your degree more quickly.