School of Business

Business Economics, B.A.

Curriculum

Studying business economics in the liberal arts tradition at Clark provide a well-rounded knowledge base, and problem-solving skills that are essential in the complex field of business economics.

In our classes, you’ll learn to understand diverse perspectives, think creatively, demonstrate ethical leadership, and promote integrity and accountability in your professional life. Courses also stress putting theoretical knowledge into practice in the local community; you will complete in-depth case studies and group projects based on real business challenges and solve real-time problems for actual companies.

Requirements

A total of sixteen units is required for this program. The curriculum includes two prerequisites, six business core courses, five economics core courses, two electives, and one capstone. Students must take all courses for the major for a letter grade. A minimum of 2.0 cumulative grade-point average in major courses is required for graduation.

Students interested in combining the business economics major with another program of study in the School of Business can minor in that subject (entrepreneurship, finance, management, and marketing).

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Skills you’ll Learn

Gain a solid foundation in business, finance, management and accounting
Learn the principles in the study of economics systems, theory, econometrics and statistical analysis
Gain real-world experience through case studies, serving on internships, or working on a capstone project

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BAN 104

AI-Enabled Management Information Systems

Explore the strategic, organizational, technological, managerial and issues that are relevant to information systems as you learn and practice the most popular software tools through hands-on applications.

MKT 230

Principles of Marketing

Learn key concepts and principles while you analyze real marketing issues. Become a better consumer and master topics including research and information systems, consumer behavior, and nonprofit marketing.

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ECON 258

The Economics and Policy of Food

Use the lens of applied economics to explore a wide range of issues associated specifically with the U.S. food system, then undertake a research project on the value chain of one Massachusetts-based food product.