Economic and Financial Systems

Built on a liberal arts foundation, the B.A. in Economic and Financial Systems is a multidisciplinary major. It combines the study of accounting, finance, and economics with practical applications of the principles of inclusive leadership and social responsibility. Students build a base in these disciplines using modern technologies and pedagogies. The emphasis of this major is on developing skills in critical thinking, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and oral and written communication. Boston-area internships allow students to explore specific interests while gaining work experience. Use of the cross-registration program with Babson and Boston College further expands educational opportunities. Students majoring in Economic and Financial Systems are required to take nine core courses plus three electives from the list given below. Students are encouraged to supplement their major by taking a minor offered by this program or by other programs of the College.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Proficiency in Writing for Business
• Proficiency in Quantitative Reasoning
• Application of Knowledge in Solving Business Problems
• Proficiency in the Use of Modern Technology

Major Requirements

AC 205 Accounting I
AC 206 Accounting II
EC 111 Principles of Microeconomics
EC 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
FN 310 Finance I
MN 101 Understanding Business in a Changing World
MN 250 Quantitative Methods for Business
MN 401 Business Policy and Strategy
MN 495 Internship

Three of the following:

AC 305 Intermediate Accounting I
AC 306 Intermediate Accounting II
AC 308 Cost Accounting
AC 310 Accounting for Nonprofits
AC 315 Principles of Taxation
AC 325 Managerial Accounting
AC 326 Budgeting and Control
AC 330 Auditing
EC 302 International Economics
EC 301 Money and Banking
FN 312 Finance II
FN 315 Small Business Finance
MN 211 Management Principles
MN 341 Business Law
PH 261 Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility