Overview

The The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's program prepares students for career opportunities in economics, finance, research and analysis, business and public affairs, investment and commercial banking, financial planning, and more.

Career outcomes

Graduates from the BBA with a double major in Economics and Finance program will graduate with a well-rounded education that will help them stand out from the competition.

With specialized knowledge in finance and economics, graduates of the program will avoid being pingeonholed into a niche and have options in career paths.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Corporate Finance

Macroeconomic Theory

Microeconomic Theory

International Business

International Finance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

141 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Texas City, United States

Disciplines

Economics Finance View 990 other Bachelors in Finance in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student must complete all 18 hours of Business Foundation Courses, and a minimum of 27 credit hours in the Core Curriculum including ECON 2301, before applying to VCoBE.

Grades of ‘C’ or better in all Business Foundation courses.
Grade of ‘C’ or better in ECON 2301.
A minimum 2.6 GPA in the combined Core Curriculum, Business Foundation Core, and in any of the following completed advanced courses: BLAW 3337, QUMT 3341, MARK 3300, and MGMT 3361. This GPA calculation will include transfer coursework.
All students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree from VCoBE, must apply for and be admitted to VCoBE before they are allowed to enroll in the Advanced Major coursework for their degree.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22143 USD / year

≈ 22143 USD / year
Out-of-State

22143 USD / year

≈ 22143 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9993 USD / year

≈ 9993 USD / year

Living costs

Texas City

United States

882 - 1634 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Texas City

Funding

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