Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies - Economy and Industry

University of Arizona

The Interdisciplinary Studies degree prepares students to think critically and analytically across multiple disciplines or fields of study. With a flexible degree program, you choose classes that are interesting and meaningful to you. Students take the majority of their courses in an Emphasis, which requires 27 units. The remaining courses are taken in 3 different Concentrations, with 9 units required in each Concentration. The Emphasis and the Concentration themes are discussed in more depth on the emphases page.Economy and Industry develops an understanding of the role of economy and industry in society. Selected courses should focus on both practical and theoretical approaches to understanding various industries, labor relations, organizational culture, and human resources, either through a multidisciplinary approach or through concentration in one area such as the environment, the arts or marketing. Emphasis theme requirements stipulate students take courses from at least two different business disciplines in order to gain a working knowledge of basic business principles and structures.