Economics: Business (BSBA)

Degree: BSBA Mode of study: On-Campus Location: Main Campus
Degree Type
Bachelor's Degree
Program Type
Undergraduate
Location
Main Campus - Cape
College
Business & Computing
Department
Accounting, Economics & Finance
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Make the numbers work for you: You'll do that here.

Economics is the study of how to evaluate problems and make critical decisions. Learn to locate and use important data resources such as those found at the Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of the Census, and Bureau of Labor Statistics. Use this information to develop a framework to analyze and solve “real-world” problems, conduct mathematical and statistical analysis and effectively communicate. You’ll learn that here. 

 What You’ll Do    

As an economics major at Southeast, you’ll gain real world learning experience including many opportunities outside the classroom.   

  •  Interact with qualified, award winning faculty in a small class environment. 
  • Have access to more than 30 study-abroad programs offered with the Harrison College of Business. 
  • Have access to Southeast’s Center for Economic and Business Research, which provides undergraduate students with experience conducting and publishing economics research. Operated by Southeast faculty and advised by professionals in the industry, the center develops research, publishes a quarterly newsletter, and hosts meetings to promote economic development in the state of Missouri. The center also performs economic research on a contract basis. 
  • Maximize your career development by working closely with Career Services and Southeast faculty – they are here to help you connect your passions, interests and skills to jobs and opportunities in the field. Career Services provides professional career counseling and coaching, resume critiques, practice interviews, job search strategies, career events, networking opportunities and more. 

What Can You Do with a Business Economics Degree?

Your education is just one piece to launching an extraordinary career. Once you’ve mastered the material, you still have to find the job you want, make the right connections, sell your knowledge and experience—and if all this is giving you anxiety, don’t panic. SEMO’s Career Services office is here to help you with the next step. They’ll provide the expertise and support you need, so you’re landing your dream job in no time. 

Internship and Employment Opportunities of Recent Graduates

  • Bank of America
  • Best Buy
  • Big River Telephone
  • Boeing
  • Capaha Bank
  • Edward Jones
  • Federal Reserve Bank
  • First Midwest Bank
  • Laclede Gas
  • May Company
  • Montgomery Bank
  • Nexstar Financial Corp.
  • Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
  • Patriot National Insurance Group
  • Progressive Insurance
  • Stifel Nicolaus Investment
  • U.S. Bank
  • Walgreens

Graduate and Law School Opportunities of Recent Graduates

  • California State University-Fullerton
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • North Carolina State University
  • Southeast Missouri State University
  • Southern Illinois University
  • St. Louis University
  • St. Louis University
  • University of Iowa
  • University of Missouri
  • University of Tulsa

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Outcomes & Careers

  • $96k

    Financial Analyst

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for a financial analyst is $96,220.

  • $68k

    Market Research Analyst

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for a market research analyst is $68,230. 

     

  • $140k

    Financial Manager 

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for a financial manager is $139,790.   

     


     

What You'll Study

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As an economics business major, you’ll learn the rules and procedures of financial, cost, tax, and governmental accounting. You’ll complete a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete this degree, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours.  

What will it cost?

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  • 2019 SEEDS Symposium at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
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