The Economics Major (for BA degree)
The School of Arts and Sciences
Students may plan their course load to pursue a general major in economics or to study a specific area in economics. Voluntary elective fields have been developed in the areas of Business Economics, International Economics, Economic History, Public Policy, and Quantitative Economics. Students are encouraged to speak with their academic advisor about the options available to them. Students interested in pursuing a graduate degree in economics are encouraged to seek advice concerning the Honors Program in Economics, the combined major in Mathematical Economics, and/or taking Math 235, Multivariate Calculus; Math 312, Differential Equations; and Math 245, Linear Algebra.
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Required Economics Courses |
Units |
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ECON 101 Principles of Microeconomics |
1 |
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ECON 102 Principles of Macroeconomics |
1 |
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ECON 271 Microeconomic Theory |
1 |
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ECON 272 Macroeconomic Theory |
1 |
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ECON 480 Senior Capstone Experience |
1 |
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ECON Electives (At least six hours at the 300 level) |
4 |
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9 units |
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Required Courses Outside of Economics |
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BUAD 203 Software Tools |
.5 |
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BUAD 201 Statistics for Business and Economics I |
1 |
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BUAD 301 Statistics for Business and Economics II |
1 |
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MATH 211 Calculus I |
1 |
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3.5 units |
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Total Units Required |
12.5 units |
Note: A grade point average of C (2.00) is required in the major, with no course grade below a C- (1.7) in an economics course required for the major. Majors are strongly encouraged to take Economics 101 and 102 during their first year, and Economics 271 and 272 during their second year. A basic foundation in calculus (e.g., Math 211) is required for Economics 271.