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Your key to understanding the global, national and local economies.
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Student Quote: "The Business-Economics Program at High Point University gives students the tools needed to understand the business world, and the education to react to and drive change in the dynamic global economy."
(Jay Bozman ‘05)

The Earl N. Phillips School of Business
Offers Two Options in Economics:

(1) Major in Business Economics 

(2) Minor in Economics


*Business students who would like to emphasize the economic aspects of the business world should select a Major in Business Economics. 

*Business students who concentrate in a different area than economics may choose an Economics Minor to complement their main business focus. 

*Non-business students who would like to integrate their major area of study with a deeper understanding of economics may also seek an Economics Minor. 

A Focused Curriculum: As you study economics, you broaden your understanding of society, which is an important part of the liberal arts focus at High Point University.  In our courses, you learn the foundations of important economic theories.  You also discover the usefulness of economics in managing your personal affairs, dealing with social and political problems, and being an informed voter. The "economic way of thinking" is indeed a powerful tool for you to take with you through the rest of your life. We live in a global economy that is influenced by changing trends in trade, resources, interest rates, unemployment, economic growth, international policy, etc.

Graduates: Some activities of graduates of the Business-Economics program.
• Project manager at Ford Motor company.
• Master’s in Economics, in Trade and Development, at Eastern Michigan University.
• Performing forecasting, and compiling business reports, for a government subcontractor.
• Officer and human resource specialist, U.S. Army.

Student Focused Faculty: Our economics faculty are dedicated to undergraduate instruction and scholarship. The courses we offer and the primary interests of our professors span a broad spectrum, ranging from mathematical and statistical treatments of economic theory to public policy evaluation to the labor market to international trade. We take pride in the quality of our teaching and in the intellectual growth and accomplishments of our students.

Full-time Faculty in the Program Include:

• Dr. Michael McCully, director of economics and international management, Earl N. Phillips School of Business. Particular interests: international economics, comparative economics, Eastern Europe, Latin America, Africa.

• Dr. Stephanie Crofton, associate dean of the Earl N. Phillips School of Business. Particular interests: labor economics, economic history, international trade.

• Dr. Gerald Fox, Earl N. Phillips School of Business. Particular interests: political macroeconomics, Triad regional economy, Japanese economy.

• Dr. Fuchun Jin, Earl N. Phillips School of Business. Particular interests: macroeconomics, money & banking, international economics, Chinese economy.

Engaged Learning: Classes emphasize communication skills, analytical skills, leadership, and teamwork. Business Economics majors also have many study-abroad options, particularly in western Europe and Mexico, as well as opportunities to do internships at local businesses.


For more information regarding a major or minor in business economics, our courses in economics, or the economics faculty at High Point University, please click on the appropriate links to your left.