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Economics Major/Minor Requirements post-Fall 2019

Declaration in or after Fall 2019

Last update: January 2025

Faculty Advisor

  • Prachi Gupta

    Prachi Gupta

      • Economics

        • Assistant Professor / Faculty Advisor for the Economics Major

          Programs

          • Undergraduate

Major Overview

The major in economics exposes a student to the economist’s way of thinking about social problems and behavior. The major helps a student understand the economic aspects of current events and public policy and it is a good preparation for careers in public policy, law and business. There is also a cooperative Education (internship) option. Through this program, students may gain valuable work experience which can enhance their job market prospects upon graduation. By completing an academic research project under guidance of a faculty member, Co-op students may earn credit for Economics 3581. The BA major, which also provides the essential background for study of economics, is designed for those who are planning for careers in economics, among other Liberal Arts fields, as well as professional careers.

University and College of Liberal Arts Requirements

Students will follow College of Liberal Arts Baccalaureate (B.A.) Degree Requirements.

College of Liberal Arts Baccalaureate Degree Requirements

Major Requirements

37 credits required

Students must successfully complete the following courses with a grade of C- or higher

2 Introductory Economics courses

 Course TitleCredits
Economics 1101 / 1901Macroeconomic Principles3
Economics 1102 / 1902Microeconomic Principles3

Prerequisites: Math 0702
These courses are prerequisites for most of the Economics 2000-3900 courses. Check specific course descriptions for details.

 

1 Statistics course

 Course TitleCredits
Select one of the following:3-4
Statistics 2103Statistical Business Analytics 

Math 2031 may meet this requirement in certain cases, but consult with the faculty advisor in advance.
All pre-requisites must be completed in advance. Consult with the academic advisor for details.

 

3 Economic Theory courses

 Course TitleCredits
Economics 3501 / 3701Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis / Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis with Calculus3
Economics 3502 / 3702Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis / Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis with Calculus3
Economics 3503 / 3703Introduction to Econometrics / Econometric Theory3

 

1 additional Economics course

 Course TitleCredits
Select one of the following:3
Economics 3563International Trade 
Economics 3564International Monetary Economics 

 

Writing-Intensive Elective

 Course TitleCredits
Select one of the following:3
Economics 3596Energy, Ecology, & Economy 
Economics 3597Health Economics 
Economics 3696Behavioral Economics 
Economics 3697*The Economics of Sports 
Economics 3698Economic Inequality 

*Students who have earned credit for ECON 3541 will not receive additional credit for ECON 3697.

 

Capstone Course

 Course TitleCredits
Economics 3598Economics Writing Seminar3

Prerequisites: Econ 3501 and 3502

 

3 Electives in Economics at the 3000-level or above

 Course TitleCredits
Economics 3000+ 3
Economics 3000+ 3
Economics 3000+ 3

Students preparing for graduate study in economics or in an economics-related area are strongly encouraged to take ECON 3701, ECON 3702, ECON 3703 (and ECON 3504, if possible) as well as courses in calculus and linear algebra. Consult with the Faculty Advisor for more details and courses appropriate as preparatory course works for the graduate study.

Minor Requirements

  • 18 credits required
  • Students must successfully complete the following courses with a grade of C- or higher

 

2 Introductory Economics courses

 Course TitleCredits
Economics 1101 / 1901Macroeconomic Principles3
Economics 1102 / 1902Microeconomic Principles3

Prerequisites: Math 0702
These courses are prerequisites for most of the Economics 2000-3900 courses. Check specific course descriptions for details.

 

1 Economic Theory course

 Course TitleCredits
Select one of the following:3
Economics 3501Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis / Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis with Calculus 
Economics 3502Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis / Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis with Calculus 

 

3 Electives in Economics at the 3000-level or above

 Course TitleCredits
Economics 3000+ 3
Economics 3000+ 3
Economics 3000+ 3

If both ECON 3501 (ECON 3701) and ECON 3502 (ECON 3702) are taken, one course will satisfy one ECON 3000+ elective requirement.
Minors are awarded only at the time of completion of the bachelor's degree and cannot be awarded either as a stand-alone program of study or after completion of the first bachelor's degree.