Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion

What you'll study

Coursework develops the ability to explain economic principles in global contexts, apply analytical tools in business settings, and devise economics-based responses to real-world organizational challenges. Topics listed on the programme include accounting principles, business statistics, microeconomics, international economics and other applied areas.

• Representative courses: ACC-201, MAT-305, BUS-320, ECO-212, ECO-213, ECO-306, ECO-307, MAT-253, MAT-254, ECO-315, ECO-320, ECO-322, POL-322, ECO-365, ECO-444, ECO-454, FIN-330.

Entry requirements

Admission expectations reflect typical U.S. secondary-school preparation: 8 credits in language arts (4 years); 6–8 credits in mathematics (3–4 years); 6 credits in science (3 years); 6 credits in social studies (3 years); 4 credits in a foreign language (2 years); 2 credits in health/PE/safety (1 year); and 4–6 elective credits (2–3 years). Applicants not meeting regular standards may seek special consideration or admission into the Foundations program; non‑diploma applicants must submit TASC, GED or HiSET results.

Career prospects

Graduates who pair this Companion Major with a primary degree commonly move into roles that require economic and financial analysis. The programme lists potential paths such as economist, business and economics teacher, city and regional planning, education administrator and financial analyst, and indicates applicability across businesses, non-profits, churches and government agencies.

Scholarships & funding angle

IWU highlights institutional support services (tutoring, counseling, tech support) and states the university exceeds national averages on several benchmarks including higher-than-average graduation and career outcome rates and lower-than-average student debt, which prospective students should confirm with the Office of Financial Aid and the Net Price Calculator when planning funding.