Bachelor of Arts - Management Economics

Ohio Wesleyan University’s Management Economics major is a hybrid major with core classes in both business and economics. It is for students who are interested in being a leader in business, running their own company, and getting real-world experience before they graduate.

As a Management Economics major, students build a foundation in macro- and micro-economic theory and research methods, as well as the business disciplines of marketing, accounting, and finance. They can go more in-depth with advanced classes in any of those areas, or explore topics like entrepreneurship, organizational behavior, international business—or whatever interests them through an independent study under the guidance of knowledgeable faculty.

Many of upper-level classes use case studies and discussions as a form of instruction. Students also sometimes work with local businesses or nonprofit organizations to implement class concepts in “live” management situations. A few students have even taken their ideas from entrepreneurship class and developed them into ongoing, viable businesses. Overall, this program focus on developing transferable skills such as communication and critical thinking, so students can expect to be asked to analyze, present, and defend their recommendations.

Students have the opportunity and are encouraged to double major and minor either within department or across disciplines in order to graduate with a unique skill set. For example, a student interested in business who also plays the piano could major in both at Ohio Wesleyan University.