B.S. in Business – Economics
Plan for Success Through the B.S. in Business – Economics
Ready to take your problem-solving skills to the next level? Regent’s Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business with a concentration in Economics builds on the core strength of our business degree to prepare you for a successful career in finance, banking, and more. You’ll learn about cost and inflation theories, estimation, market structure, and capital budgeting — all taught from a Christian perspective.
ADVANCE YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Explore macro and microeconomics, political economy, entrepreneurship, and market processes.
BUILD ON A STRONG FOUNDATION
Anchor your knowledge and skill on Christian principles and values.
LEARN FROM THE BEST
Learn from distinguished faculty in Virginia Beach with executive leadership experience.
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ALIGN YOURSELF WITH EXCELLENCE
Regent has been ranked among Top National Universities by the U.S. News & World Report for two consecutive years (2019 & 2020). Our programs have also ranked as the #1 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs in Virginia for 8 years in a row. Experience the Regent difference through our ACBSP-accredited Bachelor of Science in Business – Economics program.
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On completing the Bachelor of Science in Business – Economics program online or in Virginia Beach, you will be able to:
- Think critically and make ethical decisions.
- Expand your analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Prepare for a career in financial analysis, banking, market research, and more.
Career Opportunities
- Economic forecasting & development
- Financial & policy analysis
- Market research
- Banking
- Financial consultation
- Business & economics specialist
Uses the tools of economics to examine decision-making in non-market institutions with a particular emphasis on government decision-making. Cross-listed with GOVT 290. Prerequisite: ECON 120 or ECON 260.
Demand, production, cost, and resource allocation in a market economy. Market structures are developed and various forms of market failure are analyzed; models of risk and uncertainty, factor pricing and income distribution. Prerequisite: ECON 120 or ECON 260.
Economic growth and development with a special emphasis on the role of entrepreneurship are applied to the problem of poverty particularly in underdeveloped economies. The interrelationships of economic, political, sociological, historical, theological and technological factors are examined. Prerequisite: ECON 120 or ECON 260.
Examines the development of economic theory from ancient times to the present. Economic concepts in the Bible are discussed as well as contributions of Greece, Rome, the Middle Ages, and the Reformation with a particular emphasis on developments since the eighteenth century. Prerequisites: ECON 230 and ECON 320.
Admission requirements for the bachelor’s in business economics program vary based on the stage you’re at in life. Select a link below to learn how to apply.
- On-Campus Experience (18-23)
- Online Students/Adult Learner (24+)
- Transfer Students
- Early College (Nondegree Program)
- Professional Development (Nondegree Program)
Invest in your calling with this bachelor’s degree in business and economics.
| Degree | Tuition Block Rate Per Semester | Credit Hours Per Semester | Tuition Block Rate Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $8,610 | 12 - 18 | $8,610 |
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $574 | Under 12 | $7,260 |
| Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $574 | Over 18 | $10,332 |
| Students taking on-campus classes (summer semester) | $574 | N/A | $1,722+ |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $800 |
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-Time Students (3-12 Credit Hours Per Semester) | $450 | 6 | $2,700 |
| Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester) | $395 | 12 | $4,740 |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $650 |
| Degree | Tuition Block Rate Per Semester | Credit Hours Per Semester | Tuition Block Rate Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $8,610 | 12 - 18 | $8,610 |
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $574 | Under 12 | $6,888 |
| Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $574 | Over 18 | $10,332 |
| Students taking on-campus classes (summer semester) | $574 | N/A | $1,722+ |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $800 |
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-Time Students (3-12 Credit Hours Per Semester) | $450 | 6 | $2,700 |
| Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester) | $395 | 12 | $4,740 |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $650 |