This B.S. degree combines specialized training in economics with a concentration in areas significant to financial markets. It is particularly suited to those seeking a career in the financial sector. All advanced economics courses must have the ECO prefix with the exception of FINA 3320 and FINA 4326 , which substitutes for ECO 4368 and ECO 4378 , respectively. (FINA courses are open only to students who are declared majors in a Business degree plan through the Cox School of Business.)
Note: Any 5000- or 6000-level courses taken to complete an approved economic field may also be used to satisfy the requirement for the B.S. degree of at least six credit hours (two courses) at the 5000 level and above.
SMU Degree Requirements
An SMU undergraduate degree requires a minimum of 120 credit hours and must include completion of the University’s Common Curriculum , one major and a combination of electives and/or other majors or minors. Completion of certain majors requires more than 120 hours to finish the degree. The credit hours within this curriculum are distributed as follows: