UCO Economics Degree Programs

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics: This degree is the choice if you are interested in a traditional economics program. The program is designed to introduce students to the distinct areas of economics and provide maximum flexibility in choosing electives that interest them. Students are required to take 12 hours of Core Economic Theory Courses in Macroeconomics and Microeconomics and at least six additional hours from Sociology, History, Geography, or Political Science.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Applied Economics: This innovative program (the only one of its kind in Oklahoma) is designed to give our students the special skills they need to succeed in today's tough labor market.  In addition to the requirements of the B.A. in Economics (12 hours of Core Economic Theory Courses in Macroeconomics and Microeconomics and at least six additional hours from Sociology, History, Geography, or Political Science), Applied Economics students must also take 9 hours of courses covering statistics and research skills.

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Economics: This degree option is for those students who want to study economics with a business emphasis. Students in this program are required to take the 12 hours of the Core Economic Theory courses in Macroeconomics and Microeconomics, 9 additional hours covering statistics and research skills, as well as the Business Core courses in Accounting, Marketing, Finance, Management, ISOM, and General Business.

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Public Administration: This degree option is for those students interested in careers in government. Students in this program learn how to apply the principles of economics to government. These students are required to take 24 hours of courses in Economics and Political Science to study the role and effectiveness of government actions, as well as the Business Core courses in Accounting, Marketing, Finance, Management, ISOM, and General Business.