Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree with a Major in Managerial Economics and Organizational Sciences

BA Degree with a Major in Managerial Economics and Organizational Sciences

Upon completing the BA Degree with a major in Managerial Economics and Organizational Sciences, students will be able to:

1. Evaluate critically the impact of organizational practices, markets, public policies and institutions, and politics on business outcomes.
2. Understand management as an interdisciplinary field and demonstrate the ability to use critical thinking to synthesize key knowledge, theories, and research across different disciplines. 
3. Develop quantitative/statistical analysis and research skills in order to perform evidence-based analysis of business problems and proposals.
4. Demonstrate the ability to communicate analysis and research findings in written and oral formats.

BA Degree with a Major in Managerial Economics and Organizational Sciences

For general university requirements, see Graduation Requirements. Students pursuing BA degree with a major in Managerial Economics and Organizational Sciences must complete:

• A minimum of 55 courses (46-50 credit hours, depending on course selection) to satisfy major requirements.  
• A minimum of 520 credit hours to satisfy degree requirements. 
• A minimum of 5 courses (55 credit hours) taken at 300-level or above. 
• A maximum of 5 courses (55 credit hours) from study abroad or transfer credit after matriculation at Rice may be applied towards specific major requirements. For additional departmental guidelines regarding transfer credit, see Policies tab.
• A Capstone Requirement.

Applicants whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate English proficiency in one of two ways:

1. Completing at least two years of full-time study in an English language curriculum prior to submitting an application.

2. Submitting one of the following official test scores.

• The Coalition Application or the Common Application and Rice writing supplement
• $75 nonrefundable application fee (must be paid online)
• Official high school transcript in English (or a certified English translation)
• Recommendation Letters
  • School Counselor
  • Teacher 5
  • Teacher 2
• Demonstration of English proficiency
• International Student Financial Statement
• Architecture portfolio (Architecture applicants only)