Business Economics and Finance
About This Program
You’re decisive, level-headed, and focused. You have natural leadership abilities, and you’re not intimidated by complex problems. You know the importance of economics on the global scale. Business economics may be the major for you.
Why Utica College
Utica College's business economics program gives students a strong foundation in economics and the skills to put economic concepts and principles to work in day-to-day decision making at a managerial level. Part of UC's Business and Economics department, the business economics major offers integrated, hands-on learning across a variety of disciplines within the department, with excellent facilities - including a full-featured trading room - and opportunities for internships.
Contact Information
Office of Admissions
General Information
Track
- Major
Degree
- B.S.
Location
- Utica Campus
Business Economics and Finance at Utica
"Economics is everywhere, and understanding economics can help you make better decisions and lead a happier life."
Career Opportunities
Strong Job Outlook
Moving Forward
What You'll Learn
The business economics and finance major offers two concentrations: finance and financial planning. The major is centered around a thorough understanding of economics and is supplemented by courses in accounting, finance, and management. Students practice in investment skills through the application of finance theory in managing portfolios funded by real dollars. Managerial economics, research methods in economics, and an internship provide the link between economic theory and business application.
Business Economics and Finance Faculty
- Dean School of Bus & Justice
- Associate Professor of Accounting
- Asst Professor PRL/Dig MKT
- Assistant Professor of Accounting
- Professor of Practice-Health Care Advocacy and Navigation
- Professor of Practice Acct
- Associate Professor of Economics
- Professor of Practice-Management & Strategy
- Associate Professor of Accounting
- Professor of Finance
- Assistant Professor of Management
- Assistant Professor of Economics
- Associate Professor RMI
- Associate Professor of Management & Business Analytics
- Associate Professor Emeritus of Management
- Professor of Management
- Associate Professor of Economics
- Professor of Public Relations & Management
- Assistant Professor of Marketing and Strategy
- Assistant Professor of Management
Business at Utica College
A Degree That Works
In addition to providing an especially strong foundation for employment in business, the business economics major is also a good basis for graduate work in business, economics, and law. With the growing emphasis on economic education in the high schools, the business economics major can also help prepare students for certification in the areas of management or economics. Graduates of UC's business economics program have taken leadership positions at:
- ConMed Corporation
- IHTC International
- Commonfund
- Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Two Concentrations
The business economics and finance major offers two concentrations: finance and financial planning.
Student Voices: Arsadur Rahman
A brief conversation with Arsadur Rahman, a business economics major from Bangladesh, about his program and his experience as part of the Utica College community.
Putting theory to work
Managerial economics, research methods in economics, and an internship provide the link between economic theory and business application.
More Than Numbers
The best at pests: Stephen Alcala '73
Sweet Success at Hershey: Vinny Rinaldi '08
A Major Discovery, Indeed: Michael Delia ’20
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