Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Finance

This program is Accredited by ACICS – Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.

Bay Atlantic University is committed to providing a strong undergraduate program in Economics that teaches students the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in economics careers. The BAU BA program in Economics and Finance is designed not only to prepare students for careers in economics-related fields but also to produce well-rounded global citizens.

Our Economics & Finance faculty are experienced professionals who will use the skills they have honed in the field to teach BAU’s undergraduate students. Among many others, our faculty have worked for organizations including Bechtel, the US Department of Transportation, and USAID.

Why Study Economics & Finance?

• Prepares you well for many private and public sector jobs.
• Provide substantial intellectual depth, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary breadth.
• Good preparation for graduate schools.
• Skills have real-life application.
• Good compensation and work-life balance.

Program Learning Goals

• Understand the major concepts and theories of economics.
• Analyze material using empirical methods.
• Make quantitative data analysis and have knowledge of relevant software.
• Think critically about economic issues.
• Be able to express themselves in writing and through oral communication.

Future Careers

Economist, Program Analyst, Research Analyst, Manager, Treasury Analyst, Financial Planner, Media Analyst, Claims Officer, Project Manager, Purchasing Agent, Risk Analyst, Banker, Economic Developer, Broker, and Budget Analyst.

General Education Requirements

A breadth of knowledge is a foundational element of the American higher education tradition. As such, BAU undergraduate students are expected to complete the following general education requirements, in addition to their core requirements. These can be categorized into three broad areas: Humanities, Social Sciences, and Mathematics & the Sciences. A student’s core requirements may not apply to his or her general education requirements. In total, these general education requirements fulfill a minimum of 39 credits.

Economics and Finance Program Requirements

Economics and Finance majors must complete 40 courses (120 credits): 13 general education courses (36 credits), 21 core courses (63 credits), and 6 pure elective courses. Core courses include 15 required courses (45 credits) and 6 elective courses (18 credits) . Through these requirements, students prepare for careers in the field of economics and finance. In addition, students must complete BAU’s general education requirements, which emphasize the Liberal Arts, global cultures , and diverse perspectives . Students will hone their critical writing and thinking abilities; quantitative and scientific reasoning skills; public speaking abilities; foreign language skills; and information and computer literacy.

In order to graduate, students must meet the following criteria:

Students enrolled in the undergraduate program must maintain a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 2.0 out of 4.0 to qualify for the BA degree, to remain in good standing, and to graduate. The Maximum Time Frame (MTF) for completion of the BA program is 180 credits. An undergraduate student may transfer up to 60 credit hours earned at accredited institutions. No degree credit is received by an undergraduate for any failing grade (a grade less than D, or 1.00 out of 4.00-grade points).

Students have a wide range of courses to choose from throughout their four years of study.

Sample Course Outlines

About Us

Bay Atlantic University was established in 2013 as a private but non-profit institution of higher education which aims at providing a unique and invaluable opportunity to train world citizens who possess the necessary tools for living up to our global vision.

Bay Atlantic University is a highly respected institution backed by 46 years of educational experience with qualified and experienced professors in the international arena of education. We offer an academically focused, challenging and stimulating learning experience. Located in the political and historical heart of the nation, you are guaranteed to enjoy the true American experience.

BAU Campus

Bay Atlantic University is located in downtown D.C., surrounded by businesses, restaurants, and shopping centers. It is a great place for students who are looking to learn about the ins and outs of the cultural and political fabric of the United States in a safe and friendly community.

Being a multicultural city, there are various attractions for everyone. The majority of the events are free, so anyone can enjoy the museums, parks, zoos, and monuments. Transportation is easy around the city as the Metro and buses run until 3 am.

The weather is hot and humid in summer, pleasant in spring and autumn, and mild with seasonal snowfall in winter.

Bay Atlantic University Washington, D.C. is a short walk from many of D.C.’s major tourist attractions. The White House is right next door to our building. The National Mall, where the majority of the city’s museums are, is only ten minutes away. Anything that isn’t close can easily be accessed using public transportation.

Our Mission

Bay Atlantic University is aimed at providing a unique and invaluable opportunity to train world citizens who possess the necessary tools for living up to our global vision. It is an integral part of our mission to emphasize creativity and attentiveness in all endeavors of our students and to graduate them as highly desirable and universally employable individuals.

“The mission of Bay Atlantic University is to provide quality American education worldwide through a variety of market-driven programs that will stimulate the intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity that are urgently needed in the global community.”

Goals: In order to fulfill its mission, the university established the following strategic goals.

Offer a variety of degree and diploma programs in emerging and high demand fields To provide education that balances technical, professional, and critical thinking components in an effort to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners

Objectives: In an effort to achieve its strategic goals, the university established the following objectives.

• To ensure a quality learning experience by employing qualified faculty members who are committed to excellent teaching
• To ensure relevant curricula through input from the governing board, industry advisory boards, academic partners, and graduates
• To ensure that the university has adequate physical and financial resources to provide continuous quality education

Our Vision

We are a student-oriented institution with a global vision. Our philosophy is to prepare students with the skills and knowledge necessary to meet the challenges of the future global community using state-of-the-art instructional technologies and teaching methods to create market responsive programs. Long-term success for the university, as well as the establishment of a reputation for quality instruction, will depend upon curriculum development and outcomes measurement. The university’s ability to attract and retain students, the ability of students to meet business and industry requirements, and the satisfaction level of graduates and employers are the critical measures for success.

Core Values

Bay Atlantic University aspires to provide education and scholarship of the highest quality — to advance the frontiers of knowledge and to prepare individuals for life, work, and leadership. Some of us make our contribution by engaging directly in teaching, learning, and research, others, by supporting and enabling those core activities in essential ways. Whatever our individual roles, and wherever we work within Bat Atlantic University, we owe it to one another to uphold certain basic values of the community. These include:

• Respect for the rights, differences, and dignity of others
• Honesty and integrity in all dealings
• Conscientious pursuit of excellence in one’s work
• Accountability for actions and conduct in the workplace

The more we embrace these values in our daily lives, the more we create and sustain an environment of trust, cooperation, lively inquiry, and mutual understanding — and advance a commitment to education and scholarship, which all of us share.

Furthermore, at Bay Atlantic University we believe that learning is not confined to formal instruction in traditional classrooms. The University deploys various distance learning and telecommunication methods to provide quality educational services worldwide especially for those who are unprivileged or traditionally undeserved.

Global Outreach

International education is a long-standing part of Bay Atlantic University’s global mission, which includes a wide range of initiatives both in the United States and abroad to facilitate the exchange of knowledge across international boundaries. The University was founded on the premise that higher education should rest on a solid foundation of intercultural dialogue between students and faculty from around the globe.

Students at BAU are encouraged to spend some time of their studies abroad, to increase their knowledge about other counties and cultures, as well as about global issues facing all of us today. To this end, students will be able to visit network campuses located in Istanbul, Berlin, and Cyprus.