A graduate or undergraduate degree earned online at the University of Arizona Global Campus with a specialization in Business Economics prepares you with a foundational look at wealth within today’s economies both large and small. If you specialize in economics, you will be able to supplement your specific degree program with courses designed to look specifically at topics such as financial institutions, international economics, managerial economics, and economic structure. Your specialization may require prerequisite course work. Please talk to your advisor for more information. Learn more about the individual classes required for your specific degree.

Program Disclosures

BUS 668 Macroeconomics of Financial Markets BUS 669 Managerial Economic Analysis BUS 689 Market Structure & Firm Strategy

To achieve your MBA in Business Economics, you must complete these three courses of the Business Economics specialization in addition to the core MBA courses.

In a world where even local events have global impact, the study of business economics can be crucial for future leaders. With an MBA in Business Economics from the Forbes School of Business & Technology™ at the University of Arizona Global Campus, you will develop the skills you need to formulate business strategies to meet the challenge of the markets. The MBA with a Business Economics specialization reinforces the natural relationship between economics and finance. Through three specific courses of the Business Economics specialization, you will study economic forces that impact business, from employment and inflation to monetary and fiscal policy.

What is an MBA in Business Economics?

An MBA in Business Economics is a Master's degree in business administration with a focus on the economic concepts and practices that impact today’s businesses. Coursework in micro- and macroeconomics, financial analysis, business statistics, fiscal policy, and market structure prepares graduates with a Business Economics MBA for high-level, decision-making positions.