PROGRAMS & CURRICULUM

Build depth without losing the bigger picture.

Three degree pathways. One shared commitment to analytical rigor, practical capability, and responsible decision making.

UNDERGRADUATE · 01

Bachelor’s Program

DEGREEB.A.TYPICAL DURATION4 years

A flexible interdisciplinary program that combines a strong foundation in economics and management with four professional fields, data capabilities, and practice-based learning.

Where it can take you

Graduates build versatile pathways into business, finance, trade, government, tourism, graduate study, and entrepreneurship.

Curriculum at a glance

Principles of Economics I & IIAccounting I & IICalculus I & IIStatistics I & IIMicroeconomics IMacroeconomics IFundamentals of ManagementProgramming LanguageBusiness EthicsUndergraduate Projects I & II
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Business Management

Marketing Management, Organizational Behavior, Strategic Management, Human Resource Management, Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Operations Management

International Business & Trade

International Trade, International Finance, Industrial Economics, Economic Policy Analysis, Cross-Border E-Commerce, AI Applications in Economics and Management

Finance

Financial Management, Money and Banking, Investment, Behavioral Finance, Financial Technology, Sustainable Finance, Financial Institutions

Leisure Economics & Management

Leisure Economics, Agritourism, Ecotourism, Environmental and Resource Economics, Community Development, Smart Leisure Technology

GRADUATE · 02

M.S. in Applied Economics

DEGREEM.S.TYPICAL DURATION2 years

Advanced economic theory and quantitative methods for students who want to investigate real questions in industries, markets, sustainability, and public policy.

Where it can take you

Graduates are prepared for analytical careers, public-sector research, consulting, or further doctoral study.

Curriculum at a glance

Microeconomic TheoryMacroeconomic TheoryEconometricsResearch MethodsSeminar in Applied Economics
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Applied Economics

Industrial economics, environmental and resource economics, agricultural economics, international economics

Quantitative Analysis

Applied econometrics, productivity and efficiency analysis, data analytics, economic modeling

Research Development

Academic seminars, independent research, thesis development and presentation

GRADUATE · 03

M.B.A. in Business Management

DEGREEM.B.A.TYPICAL DURATION2 years

A management program grounded in theory, business cases, quantitative analysis, and organizational diagnosis—with space to specialize in management or finance.

Where it can take you

Graduates strengthen their ability to lead organizations, develop strategy, analyze decisions, and drive implementation.

Curriculum at a glance

Multivariate AnalysisBusiness Research MethodsSeminar on Strategic ManagementSeminar on Organization Theory and Management
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Business Administration

Marketing, supply chain management, service operations, entrepreneurship, organizational behavior, project management

Financial Management

Corporate finance, behavioral finance, investment management, financial case studies, real estate finance

Analytical Tools

Sampling, data mining, decision analysis, managerial decision models

BEYOND THE COURSE LIST

Knowledge becomes capability through practice.

01

Projects

Work from open questions to evidence, recommendations, and presentation.

02

Professional mentors

Learn with experienced managers and business leaders connected to NIU.

03

Internships

Test ideas, build confidence, and understand organizations from the inside.

04

Certifications

Translate professional learning into credentials recognized beyond the classroom.

YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

Bring your ambition.
Build what comes next.

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