Economics Degree
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If you want to pursue a career in finance or business, adding a Companion Major in Economics can strengthen your primary degree. At Indiana Wesleyan University, this program helps you prepare for professional opportunities in business, non-profits, churches, and government agencies that need advisors with expert-level knowledge in finance. Economics is not a stand-alone major, it may be chosen as a second major with any of the majors within the DeVoe Division of Business or with majors in divisions across the university in the College of Arts and Sciences. Discover how IWU helps students earn their economics degree in a faith-based learning environment.
There are several benefits to pursuing a Companion Major in Economics at IWU. Students are taught by faculty with years of experience in a variety of economics-related careers. We also provide comprehensive student services, from tech support to tutoring, to help you succeed in this economics program. Students learn from expert faculty who will become mentors in the faith, integrating classroom learning with biblical truths for a Christ-centered environment that encourages spiritual growth.
The Companion Major in Economics is designed to help students understand economic research, forecasting, business, analysis, and other essential skills. Students engage in career-focused projects that reflect real-world finance-based challenges businesses face. Course topics cover accounting principles, business statistics, microeconomics, international economics, and more. Upon completion, students are equipped to change the world for Christ by advancing economic literacy.
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IWU surpasses the national averages in a number of important educational benchmarks, including, but not limited to: higher than average graduation and career outcome rates. Plus, compared to the national average, IWU students receive their education with lower than average student debt!
Coursework for this economics program covers how to:
These courses contain the program-specific knowledge. Upon completion, you should have the tools to conquer your new career with confidence. For a full list of courses and prerequisites required to complete your degree, please visit the course catalog. Click on a course below to view the description.
ACC-201,MAT-305,BUS-320,ECO-212,ECO-213,ECO-306,ECO-307,MAT-253,MAT-254,ECO-315,ECO-320,ECO-322,POL-322,ECO-365,ECO-444,ECO-454,FIN-330
Viable candidates for admission should have a minimum of each of the following: 8 credits in language arts (equivalent to 4 years); 6-8 credits in mathematics (equivalent to 3-4 years); 6 credits in science (equivalent to 3 years); 6 credits in social studies (equivalent to 3 years); 4 credits in foreign language (equivalent to 2 years); 2 credits in health, physical education, safety (equivalent to 1 year); and 4-6 credits from other courses offered (equivalent to 2-3 years). Applicants who do not meet the requirements for regular admission may request special consideration.
Completed applications with a high school GPA or test score (if required) below minimum thresholds may be admitted into the Foundations program. Supplemental materials or counselor interview may be requested of the student by the Office of Admissions.
Individuals not receiving a high school diploma must take either the Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) or the General Education Development Exam (GED) or HiSET (High School Equivalency Test) and achieve satisfactory scores to be considered for admission.
