General Program Information
Economics Minor
A.A. Associate of Arts with a Concentration in Economics
B.A. Bachelor of Arts in Economics
B.S. Bachelor of Science in Business with a Concentration in Economics

General Program Information

This program is designed for the student who desires to gain an appreciation for how the economic system functions. The economics program provides an excellent foundation for the student who intends to work in business, government, or the nonprofit sector and for the student who wants to pursue graduate-level training in law, public administration, business administration, or other professional areas.

(All courses are 3 cr. hours unless otherwise designated.)

Economics Requirements (26 cr.)

ECON E103 Introduction to Microeconomics
ECON E104 Introduction to Macroeconomics
ECON E270 Introduction to Statistical Theory in Economics and Business
ECON E321 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory I
ECON E322 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory II
ECON E470 Introduction to Econometrics
ECON E490 Advanced Undergraduate Seminar in Economics (4 cr.)

Mathematics Requirements (6 cr.)

MATH M118 Finite Mathematics
MATH M119 Brief Survey of Calculus I (or equivalent)

Other Economics Requirements (6 cr.)

Two of the following:
ECON E304 Survey of Labor Economics
ECON E305 Money and Banking
ECON E308 Public Finance: Survey
ECON E430 International Economics

Electives

Include courses to satisfy College of Liberal Arts and Sciences general education requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree, except that no foreign languages are required for either of the Bachelor of Science in Economics degrees.

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Minor in Economics

(All courses are 3 cr. hours unless otherwise designated.)

All students majoring in business who wish to earn a minor in economics are expected to complete the following requirements:

1. Register their intent with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
2. Meet with an economics advisor prior to each semester’s registration.
3. Earn a minimum grade of C in all economics courses that count toward the minor.
4. Complete the following courses:

ECON E103 Introduction to Microeconomics
ECON E104 Introduction to Macroeconomics
ECON E321 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory I
ECON E322 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory II
One additional economics course at the 300- or 400-level.

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Associate of Arts with a Concentration in Economics

(All courses are 3 cr. hours unless otherwise designated.)

Concentration Requirements (15 cr.)

ECON E103 Introduction to Microeconomics
ECON E104 Introduction to Macroeconomics
ECON E270 Introduction to Statistical Theory in Economics and Business
Additional credit hours in economics at or above the 300-level (6 cr.)

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Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Whether a student takes only one course or an entire degree program, the study of economics can provide many benefits. Among these is an understanding of economic reality through the use of the economist's analytical tools and developing more effective voters who can decide more confidently policy questions confronting governments. Economics is a science in its own right, and basic knowledge of economics is a prerequisite for many courses in business and allied fields.

Many jobs are available to economists. Business and government job descriptions increasingly specify economics preparation. Whatever one's career interests, economics now plays a major role in dealing with the modern world.

(All courses are 3 cr. hours unless otherwise designated.)

Requirements (28 cr.)

ECON E103 Introduction to Microeconomics
ECON E104 Introduction to Macroeconomics
ECON E270 Introduction to Statistical Theory in Economics and Business
ECON E321 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory I
ECON E322 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory II
ECON E490 Advanced Undergraduate Seminar in Economics (4 cr.)
Additional 300- and 400-level economics courses (10 cr.)
MATH M118 Finite Mathematics (or equivalent)
MATH M119 Brief Survey of Calculus I (or equivalent)

Students wishing to prepare for professional work in economics should also take:

BUS A201 Introduction to Financial Accounting
BUS A202 Introduction to Managerial Accounting
Additional mathematics courses

Suggested Program of Study

See School of Business and Economics section for information on the B.S. program in economics. Economics electives: 9 credit hours of 300- or 400-level courses are required. In addition, enough economics electives must be taken to total a minimum of 28 credit hours for the B.A. degree.

First Year

ECON E103 Introduction to Microeconomics
ECON E104 Introduction to Macroeconomics
ENG W131 Elementary Composition
MATH M118 Finite Mathematics
MATH M119 Brief Survey of Calculus I
Foreign Language (6 cr.)
Electives (6 cr.)

Second Year

ECON E270 Introduction to Statistical Theory in Economics and Business
Foreign Language (6 cr.)
Electives (21 cr.)

Third Year

ECON E321 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory I
ECON E322 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory II
Economics elective 300- or 400-level (3 cr.)
Electives (22 cr.)

Fourth Year

ECON E490 Advanced Undergraduate Seminar in Economics (4 cr.)
Economics elective 300- or 400-level (4 cr.)
Electives (21 cr.)

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