Managerial Economics (BBA)
The major in managerial economics is designed to prepare students to analyze the principles of economics, finance, accounting, information systems and marketing and how to apply them to the situations and problems that arise in the administration of companies within the economic and social context of the country.
It is also designed to prepare professionals with managerial skills, enterprising capacity and to be highly competitive in order to function in the globalized world and to contribute to the development of Puerto Rico.
Students must pass the required core and major courses with a minimum grade of C.
The Metropolitan Campus is authorized to offer this Program.
Competencies Profile of Graduates
The program is designed to permit the development of the following competencies:
Knowledge
To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- the dynamics and causes of the changes that happen in the national and international markets and how these affect the operations of the company.
- the processes related to the enterprise operation in all the links of the production-distribution chain and their interaction in the different markets.
- the possible effects of public policies on the enterprise economic activity.
Skills
- To identify the quantitative tools applicable to the analysis of the contemporary economic phenomena.
- To evaluate the competitive position of the company and its possibilities for growth.
- To demonstrate the capacity for clear, precise and logical communication on economic subjects.
- To produce reports, graphs and data bases that can be used in the processes of management and control of the company, using the appropriate technology.
Attitudes
- To value the social responsibility of the enterprise leader.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Managerial Economics
| General Education Requirements |
48 credits |
| Core Course Requirements |
41 credits |
| Major Requirements |
21 credits |
| Prescribed Distributive Requirements |
6 credits |
| Elective Courses |
3 credits |
| Total |
119 credits |
General Education Requirements - 48 credits
Forty-eight (48) credits are required as explained in the section “General Education Requirements for Bachelors’ Degrees.” Students in this Program will take GEMA 1200 in the Basic Mathematical Skills category.
Core Course Requirements - 41 credits
Major Requirements - 21 credits
Prescribed Distributive Requirements - 6 credits
Students will select six (6) credits from the following courses: