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Economics BS, Managerial Economics Specialization


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Managerial economics applies economic principles to solve common business problems. It studies how managers make decision in all aspect of business, especially in finance, marketing, accounting, supply chain and management. Managerial economists gather, manage and analyze business data to inform and evaluate business strategies. The managerial economics program is for students with a primary interest in private sector employment, and combines economics with accounting and finance courses that are useful in a business setting. This program at CWU provides a great preparation for economics, masters in business administration, finance and accounting graduate programs.

Economics Foundation


Positions of responsibility in today’s world are usually held by individuals who have the capacity to analyze complex problems and make intelligent decisions. Learning economics will help students think logically and improve their ability to use economic concepts to analyze “real-world” problems and opportunities. In addition to preparation for business and government agency employment, an economics major is an excellent preparation for law schools, Master of Business Administration programs, and graduate programs in economics, agricultural economics, and natural resource management.

Admission Requirements
Students can apply to the major as part of their application to CWU, via their MyCWU account, or by emailing CBAdvising@cwu.edu and will be approved for entry to the major once they have completed the college of business agreement to policies.

Requirements for Progression and/or Graduation

To graduate with a degree in economics, students must:

  • Earn at least 45 credits at CWU and meet all CWU graduation requirements, including grade point average requirements that apply to all CWU major programs.
  • Complete at least 45 credits of coursework applied toward the economics major at CWU.
  • Earn at least a 2.25 GPA in all classes applied toward major requirements, with nothing less than a C- (1.7) in any individual course.

When selecting a statistics (BUS 221 or MATH 211) option, students are strongly encouraged to select BUS 221 unless transferring a course to meet the requirement.

For policies that apply to all College of Business programs and requirements, as well as program learner outcomes, please see College of Business .

Managerial Economics Specialization


This specialization is for students with an interest in both public and private sector employment and preparation for law school. Highly recommended supporting courses: MATH 170 or MATH 172. The managerial economics specialization can be used as part of a double major. See your advisor for details.

Department-Approved Electives Credits: 20


  • 300- to 400-level economics courses (except ECON 396, ECON 490, ECON 496) Credits: (15)
  • Other 300- to 400-level accounting, business administration, and economics courses Credits: (5)

Total Specialization Credits: 83


Total Credits: 108


College and Department Information


Economics Department  
College of Business  

College of Business Admission Requirements
For information on admission requirements, please go to: College of Business .

Online Availability
The program does not have a designated online only option.

Program Codes
Major plan codes: ECON, ECONP
Specialization plan code: MAEC, MAECP

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