The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Governors approved the addition of new majors and other program changes moving them forward to the Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education (CBHE) for authorization.
New Majors
- A Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) in business analytics will combine courses from business administration and computer science and prepare students for careers in mathematical science and business operations.
- A Bachelor of Science in Financial Econometrics will place emphasis on applied econometric techniques and business forecasting. The program would combine courses from finance, economics, and mathematics.
Both degrees would prepare students with skill sets that have become increasingly valuable for careers in high demand according to labor market analyst EMSI. If approved by CBHE, the degrees would be available as early as fall 2023.
Additional Program Changes
- New a minor in Public Health
- Eliminating the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in philosophy
Southeast already offers a bachelor’s degree in public health, so the addition of a minor would complement students pursuing other degrees such as nursing, emergency preparedness, and others who can benefit from knowledge of the public health management field.
The BA in philosophy was eliminated due to low enrollment. A minor still exists as well as philosophy courses which will serve students in other programs. A teach-out plan will be provided for students currently enrolled that will allow them to complete their degree.
The program changes will be reviewed by CBHE for final approval before any action can be taken.