Students of the bachelor of business administration economics major (BBA) study the use of scarce resources to satisfy unlimited wants. The department’s introductory courses meet the need for basic economic and legal understanding in a complex modern society. Upper-division economics and business law courses build upon this foundation. Students of the bachelor of arts in economics major (BA) have the flexibility to design a large part of their curriculum to suit their needs and enter careers in business, government, or education or attain graduate degrees in business, law, or economics. Either focus includes the internship program option to gain field experience. Students have access to the McCoy college of business student success center as well as a variety of options for membership in student organizations.
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First Year
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ADVANCE your academic journey
Explore McCoy College Student Success Center and identify your support services.
Meet with a First Year Advisor to develop your academic planning.
Join the Business Living and Learning Community to live near and learn with peers.
Take advantage of the Student Learning Assistance Center (Tutoring).
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EXPAND your personal and social development
Attend the McCoy College Welcome Celebration during your first fall semester.
Join a business-related student organization or search the Bobcat Organization Hub.
Attend Education Abroad and Study in America information sessions to plan a future opportunity to have a global or intercultural experience.
Locate courses that include Service-Learning Excellence.
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ELEVATE your career and professional life
Download the Suitable app to identify engagement opportunities and track your participation as part of the McCoy Ready Program.
Complete your Career Assessments, such as Focus2.
Create your Handshake profile.
Create your LinkedIn profile and connect with colleagues and leaders.
Develop and review your resume with Career Services.
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ENRICH your practical competence
Learn the details to build your resume and grow professionally with the McCoy Ready Program.
Attend Business Leadership Week each spring.
Attend an IDEA Center workshop to learn more about undergraduate research.
Attend an Education Abroad information session.
Consider your future Study in America options.
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Middle Years
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ADVANCE your academic journey
Visit the CenturyLink Academic Advising Center at the McCoy College of Business for guidance toward successful degree completion, resources and assistance in achieving their academic, personal, and professional goals.
Explore external scholarship opportunities such as the Fulbright scholarship to take your expertise to unique locations abroad.
Share your knowledge as a Peer Mentor or Tutor at SLAC.
Meet with a faculty mentor to select an undergraduate research opportunity.
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EXPAND your personal and social development
Take on a leadership role by applying to become a member of the Student Business Council to help fellow students.
Consider McCoy’s specially tailored Global Education programs including several faculty-led and affiliated provider summer program options.
Participate in The Big Event to give back to the regional community.
Expand your leadership skills through Student Involvement’s Leadership & Service programming and workshops.
Attend a Student Government Senate meeting to contribute to your fellow students and your own student experience.
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ENRICH your practical competence
Learn the Department of Information Systems and Analytics internship policies before participating in internships.
During your junior and senior year, take advantage of the McCoy Student Center Mentoring program specially designed to pair you with a seasoned business professional.
Apply for one of the leadership development programs, Relational Values or Emerging Leaders, offered by the McCoy Student Success Center.
Explore the IS program and pursue a specialization/concentration such as artificial intelligence (AI), business analytics, and information security.
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ELEVATE your career and professional life
Build Career & Graduate School Fairs into your schedule to ensure your connection maximum opportunities.
Join Employer Information Sessions at Career Services or your department.
Prepare to ace your job interviews with Career Services or your academic department.
Develop an internship plan with Career Services or your academic department.
Report your internship offers to Career Services.
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Last Years
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ADVANCE your academic journey
Explore next steps including a potential McCoy graduate degree.
Complement your degree with a Micro credential
Meet with a faculty mentor or peer advisor
Complete a capstone project related to major
Create and update a digital portfolio of academic work and experiences
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EXPAND your personal and social development
Be sure to include Business Leadership Week this year to capture professional insights and opportunities.
Attend a Student Government Senate meeting to contribute to your fellow students and your own student experience.
Select a Service activity through Student Involvement to give back to the area community.
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ENRICH your practical competence
Take the advanced information systems and analytics courses, such as ISAN 4360, ISAN 4350, ANLY 4320, that give you experience with real-world projects and in-demand tech skills.
Serve as an officer in your professional organization to develop leadership skills.
Attend a conference related to your major (get recommendations from a faculty) or your student organization.
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ELEVATE your career and professional life
Attend ISA department events to network with industry professionals.
Develop a full-time employment or graduate school plan with Career Services
Complete your First Destination Survey to share your post-graduation plans
Identify faculty and professional references
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Career Opportunities
- Business systems analyst
- Application developer
- Information security analyst
- Artificial intelligence specialist
- Business intelligence Administrator
- Network administrator
- IT manager
- Project manager
- Artificial intelligence architect
- Business solution architect
- Cybersecurity architect
- Technical consultant
- Information systems Consultant
- Database administrator
- Data analyst
- Data scientist
- Technical support specialist
- Software quality analyst
- E-commerce specialist
- User experience (UX) designer Researcher