2025-2026 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
    Dec 05, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Economics, B.S. STEM (Offered only at University Campus)


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The Bachelor of Science in Economics is a STEM program that prepares students for careers in business, finance, national, state, and local government, public and private research organizations, and nonprofit organizations. Students will develop competencies (i.e., grounding in economic theory and critical thinking) and the ability to apply a broad set of tools (i.e., data analysis, visualization, and written communication and presentation ability) to solve real-world economic and social problems. Our program will prepare them for careers in occupations such as entry-level economist, quantitative analyst, business analyst, financial analyst, regional planner, manager, and research analyst.

Technology Competency Skills


Saint Leo University Technology Competency Skills                                             

Technology is threaded through our personal, professional, and educational interactions. To successfully manage these interactions - specifically relating to education and employment - our students must have the ability to navigate and operate essential computer functions, beyond social media. Demonstrating competency of basic technology skills is essential for the success of all Saint Leo University students.

Saint Leo University requires undergraduate students to demonstrate technology competency prior to degree conferral. These technology competency skills can be satisfied through a waiver exam or academic course (COM-140 or equivalent, earning a grade of C or better within 10 years). Education majors should complete EDU 228: Educational Technology to fulfill the technology requirement. Students should meet with their advisors to discuss options and establish a plan to satisfy the graduation requirement.

Technology Competency Skills Waiver Exam:

Students may take the technology competency skills waiver exam to satisfy the Saint Leo University technology competency skill requirement. The Waiver Exam tests your knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Windows, and the Internet. The exam is Pass/Fail and you must receive a minimum score of 74% to pass. 

University Campus Only Course Requirements


University Explorations (42 credit hours)


Common Body of Knowledge (36 credit hours)


Major Requirements (24 credit hours)


Recommended Economics Electives


ECO 322 - Health Economics , ECO 333 - International Economics , ECO 355 - Economics in Sport , ECO 412 - Behavioral Economics  , and ECO 425 - Economics Internship .

General Elective Credits: Complete enough general elective credit hours to fulfill total hours required for degree completion.


 

 

Total Credits: 120


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