Department of Economics and Finance

The impact of economics and finance in your world is profound and far-reaching. From corporate mergers and restructuring to investing for retirement to balancing your checkbook, a strong foundation in economics and finance is beneficial. All areas of business depend on one’s ability to think critically, to analyze thoroughly, and to communicate effectively. The curriculum in the department of economics and finance is designed to promote these vital skills. If you are interested in furthering your education through graduate study in business administration, economics, finance, or law, you will find that our curriculum will give you a solid foundation.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Economics and Finance is located in Keller Hall and is equipped with two personal computer laboratories and has access to the university mainframe computer.  For more information, we invite you to visit us on the world wide web at www.una.edu or in person in Room 205 in Keller Hall on the beautiful campus of the University of North Alabama or write or call:

Dr. Barry Morris, Professor and Chair Department of Economics and Finance UNA Box 5055 Florence, Alabama 35632-0001 (256) 765-4411 E-mail: bkmorris@una.edu

Debbie Westmoreland, Secretary (256) 765-4270

THE PROGRAM

You can earn a Bachelor’s degree with a major in either economics or finance.
Many students choose to pursue a major in both areas.
Requirements for the Bachelor’s degree are listed below.

Major Core Requirements:
Accounting Principles I and II
Administrative Systems Management
Business Law
Business Policy
Computer Information Systems
Economics Principles I and II
International Economics and Finance
Management Principles
Managerial Finance
Marketing Principles
Operations Management
Quantitative Methods (Statistics)
Quantitative Methods (Calculus)

Economics Major Requirements:
Economics of the Firm
Intermediate Macroeconomics Theory
History of Economic Thought
Money and Banking
Four electives in Economics or Quantitative Methods

Finance Major Requirements:
Economics of the Firm
Managerial Accounting
Money and Banking
Intermediate Financial Management
Investments
Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
Cases in Finance
One additional elective in Finance or Quantitative Methods


THE FACULTY

Barrett, Doug, Associate Professor, Ph.D., University of Alabama, 1996.
Specialities in Quantitative Methods and Statistical Process Control.

Black, David, Instructor, MA, Alabama A & M, 1996.
Specialities in Money and Banking and History of Thought.

Copeland, Joe, Professor, Ph.D., University of Arkansas, 1974.
Specialties in Developmental and International Economics.

Couch, Jim, Professor, Ph.D., University of Mississippi.
Specialties in Public Finance and Public Choice.

Gordon, Bruce, Associate Professor, Ph.D., University of North Texas, 1993.
Specialties in Investments and Real Estate.

King, Brett, Assistant Professor, Ph.D., University of Alabama, 2000.
Specialties in Corporate Finance and Investments.

Morris, Barry, Professor, Ph.D., University of Arkansas, 1974.
Specialties in Monetary Theory and Statistics.

Van Rensselaer, Kristy, Associate Professor, D.B.A., Mississippi State University, 1997. Specialties in Corporate Finance and Investments.

Williams, Pete, Assistant Professor, Ph.D., University of Mississippi, 1999.
Specialties in Macroeconomic Theory and Labor


Faculty and Staff Office/Room Number Office Extension
Dr. Barry Morris, Chairperson R318 4411
Mrs. Debbie Westmoreland, Secretary K205 4270
Dr. Doug Barrett K234 4418
Mr. David Black K120 4524
Dr. Jim Couch K235 4412
Dr. Bruce Gordon K209 4415
Dr. Brett King K128 4403
Dr. Keith Malone K231 4402
Dr. Kristy Van Rensselaer K237 4417
Dr. Pete Williams K230 4315