PROGRAM: Bachelor of Science in Economics
B.S.E. Program Objectives
The purpose of the Bachelor of Science in Economics Program is to provide students with a fundamental understanding of economic processes and the ability to critically analyze economic issues, so they can function as intelligent, informed business leaders, and productive members of society. Emphasis is placed on understanding how interactions among people in their roles as consumers and producers, and as individuals or members of social, cultural, political, and economic organizations are coordinated. br>
- Graduates will be able to critically analyze the economic effects, both intended and unintended, of decisions made under diverse institutional frameworks.
- Graduates will be able to effectively communicate economic theories and analyses.
- Graduates will have a broad understanding of the functional areas of business and the application of economics to business decision-making.
- Graduates will acquire hands-on experience in using a computer as a statistical tool. The following tables serve as guides in completing the courses to meet the program requirements.
B.S.E. Course Requirements
CalUMS requires 68 units of general education courses, 92 units of major courses and 20 units of electives for students to achieve Bachelor Degree. Following are the course requirements for the Bachelor Degree in Economics;
| General Education Courses | |
| Communications | 16 |
| Humanities and Arts | 12 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | 16 |
| Sciences and Technology | 24 |
| Major Courses | |
| BM 221 Business Statistics I | 4 |
| BM 231 Business Communications | 4 |
| BM 271 Business Law & Ethics | 4 |
| BM 281 Mathematics for Business & Economics | 4 |
| BM 321 Business Statistics II | 4 |
| BM 371 Strategic Management | 4 |
| CS 211 Computer Applications in Business & Economics | 4 |
| CS 311 Management Information System | 4 |
| EC 201 Principles of Economics I | 4 |
| EC 211 Econometrics I | 4 |
| EC 213 Economic History | 4 |
| EC 311 Econometrics II | 4 |
| EC 321 Intermediate Microeconomics | 4 |
| EC 322 Intermediate Macroeconomics | 4 |
| EC 331 Economic Development | 4 |
| EC 341 Money and Banking | 4 |
| EC 342 Monetary Economics | 4 |
| EC 351 Economics & Politics | 4 |
| EC 361 Industrial Organization and Public Policy | 4 |
| EC 371 Labor Economics | 4 |
| IB 201 International Business Management | 4 |
| IT 201 Introduction to e-Commerce | 4 |
| IT 202 Introduction to Internet Marketing | 4 |
| Elective Course | |
| A total of twenty (20) quarter units of elective courses is required in order to complete the program. | |
| Total Courses | 180 Units |
Graduation Requirements
The Bachelor of Science degree is conferred upon completion of a minimum of one hundred eighty (180) quarter units. The 180 quarter units shall be composed of 45 courses of 4 units each. A minimum grade point average of 2.0 is required. The requirements can be summarized as follows:
| Course | Units |
| General Education Courses | 68 units |
| Major Courses | 92 units |
| Electives | 20 units |
Up to 128 quarter units (32 courses) of coursework can be accepted for transfer credits from another institution. At least 52 quarter units (13 courses) of Major courses must be completed in residency at the California University of Management and Sciences. Deviations and substitutions for the requirements must be approved by the Academic Dean.
