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Undergraduate Degrees in Economics

The undergraduate advisors are available to help students develop a plan of study that fits their interests and career plans. Our advisors also advise on ways to enrich an Economics education through specific course recommendations, to assist in choosing certificates or minors in other departments, and to advise on participation in internships, study abroad programs, and independent studies. We welcome your questions and comments.

We offer the following Economics degrees:

We also offer certificates, other minors, and information on graduating with honors in Economics.

Requirements for a B.A. in Economics

In addition to the College of Arts and Sciences requirements for a B.A., an Economics major must complete the following:

  1. 27 credits in economics courses:
    1. Econ 0100 and Econ 0110 (6 credits), with a grade of C or better. Note that students who take Econ 0120 in place of Econ 0100 and Econ 0110 must take an additional Economics elective in order to meet the 27 credit requirement.
    2. Econ 1100 and Econ 1110 (6 credits), with a grade C or better. Note that Math 0120 or 0220 is a prerequisite for Econ 1100 and Econ 1110.
    3. Three additional 1000-level courses (9 credits), two of which require either Econ 1100 or 1110 as a prerequisite.
    4. Two other Economics electives (6 credits). Note that courses numbered in the 0800 series do not meet this requirement.
  2. Corequisites (8 credits)
    1. Math 0120 or 0220 with a grade of C or better. Note that Math 0120 or 0220 is a prerequisite for Econ 1100 and Econ 1110.
    2. Your choice of Stat 0200, Stat 1000, or Stat 1100.
  3. 12 credits in a related field approved by the undergraduate major advisor.
  4. QPA in Economics courses of 2.0 or better. Note that Econ 0100, 0110, 1100, and 1110 cannot be taken using the S/N option.
  5. One "W" (writing) course in Economics.
  6. Only three credits for Economics 1901 ‚ 1903 may be applied toward the 27 required credits for the major.

Requirements for a B.S. in Economics

In addition to the requirements for a B.S. from the College of Arts and Sciences, an Economics major must complete the following:

  1. 27 credits in economics courses:
    1. Econ 0100 and Econ 0110 (6 credits), with a grade of C or better. Note that students who take Econ 0120 in place of Econ 0100 and Econ 0110 must take an additional Economics elective in order to meet the 27 credit requirement.
    2. Econ 1100 and Econ 1110 (6 credits), with a grade C or better. Note that Math 0120 or 0220 is a prerequisite for Econ 1100 and Econ 1110.
    3. Your choice of Econ 1150 or Econ 1180 (3 credits).
    4. Two other 1000-level Economics electives (6 credits) which require either Econ 1100 or Econ 1110 as a prerequisite.
    5. Two other Economics electives (6 credits). Note that courses numbered in the 0800 series do not meet this requirement.
  2. Corequisites (12 credits)
    1. Math 0220 and Math 0230 with a grade of C or better. Note that Math 0220 is a prerequisite for Econ 1100 and Econ 1110.
    2. Your choice of Stat 1000 or Stat 1100.
  3. 12 credits in a related field approved by the undergraduate major advisor.
  4. QPA in Economics courses of 2.0 or better. Note that Econ 0100, 0110, 1100, and 1110 cannot be taken using the S/N option.
  5. One "W" (writing) course in economics.
  6. Only three credits for Economics 1901-1903 may be applied toward the 24 required credits for the major.

Requirements for a B.S. in Mathematics-Economics

In addition to the requirements for a B.S. from the College of Arts and Sciences, a Mathematics-Economics major must complete the following:

  1. 31 credits in mathematics courses:
    1. Math 0220, Math 0230, and Math 0240 (12 credits). Note that Math 0220 is a prerequisite for Econ 1100 and Econ 1110.
    2. Math 0413 (a writing course), Math 0420, and Math 0430 (10 credits).
    3. Stat 1151 and Stat 1152 (6 credits).
    4. Math 1180 or Math 1185 (3 credits).
  2. We strongly recommend that students in the B.S. Mathematics-Economics major take at least one field course in mathematics. The selection of courses that meet this criteria varies with the choice of specialty in economics. Some suggested courses are:
    1. Economic Theory: Math 1110, Math 1250, Math 1270, or Math 1700.
    2. Econometrics: Stat 1221, Stat 1311, Stat 1321, Stat 1631, Stat 1631, Stat 1632, Stat 1661, Stat 1761.
    3. Mathematical Economics: Math 1100, Math 1270, Math 1700.
    4. Other: Math 1070, Math 1080, Math 1110.
  3. 27 Credits in economics courses:
    1. Econ 0100 and Econ 0110 (6 credits), with a grade of C or better. Note that students who take Econ 0120 in place of Econ 0100 and Econ 0110 must take an additional Economics elective in order to meet the 27 credit requirement.
    2. Econ 1100 and Econ 1110 (6 credits), with a grade C or better. Note that Math 0120 or 0220 is a prerequisite for Econ 1100 and Econ 1110.
    3. Econ 1150 (3 credits).
    4. Econ 1200 (3 credits).
    5. Two additional 1000-level courses that require either Econ 1100 or 1110 as a prerequisite (6 credits).
    6. One other elective in Economics (3 credits).
  4. QPA in all courses for the major of 2.0 or better. No required course can be taken using the S/N option.
  5. One "W" (writing) course in economics.
  6. Only three credits for Economics 1901-1903 may be applied toward the 27 required credits for the major.

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Requirements for a B.S. in Economics-Statistics

In addition to the requirements for a B.S. from the College of Arts and Sciences, an Economics major must complete the following:

  1. 27 credits in economics courses:
    1. Econ 0100 and Econ 0110 (6 credits), with a grade of C or better. Note that students who take Econ 0120 in place of Econ 0100 and Econ 0110 must take an additional Economics elective in order to meet the 27 credit requirement.
    2. Econ 1100 and Econ 1110 (6 credits), with a grade C or better. Note that Math 0120 or 0220 is a prerequisite for Econ 1100 and Econ 1110.
    3. Econ 1150 (3 credits).
    4. Econ 1200 (3 credits).
    5. One other 1000-level Economics elective (3 credits) which requires either Econ 1100 or Econ 1110 as a prerequisite.
    6. One other 3-credit Economics elective. Note that courses numbered in the 0800 series do not meet this requirement.
  2. 26 credits in statistics courses:
    1. Stat 1000 (4 credits)
    2. Stat 1221 and Stat 1223 W-practicum (4 credits).
    3. Stat 1151 and Stat 1152 (6 credits).
    4. Four elective statistics courses (12 credits)
    5. 1200-level or above, one of which must be from the 1600-level or above, excluding internships and directed studies. Students who plan to study statistics at the graduate level are strongly encouraged to take Stat 1632.
  3. 12 credits in mathematics course:
    1. Math 0220, Math 0230, and Math 0240 (12 credits).
    2. Students are strongly encouraged to take a course in linear algebra such as Math 0280, Math 1180, or Math 1185.
  4. QPA in all courses required for the major of 2.0 or better. No course required for the major may be taken using the S/N option.
  5. Only three credits for Economics 1901-1903 may be applied toward the 24 required credits in Economics.
      
 

Requirements for a B.A. Or B.S. in Economics / Business: a dual major program between the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and the College of Business Administration (CBA)

CAS students wishing to earn a B.A. Or B.S. with a dual major in Economics/Business must apply to the CBA and be accepted into the dual major program. See the CBA's advising website for details on the application process.

In Economics, the dual major completes the Economics B.A. or B.S. requirements. However, Business serves as the related area. Dual degree students take the following additional courses for the Business portion of the major:

  1. Four prerequisites for the Business courses in the CBA dual major program, all of which are also required for the Economics major:
    1. Econ 0100 and Econ 0110 (6 credits).
    2. Math 0120 or Math 0220. Note that Math 0120 or 0220 is a prerequisite for Econ 1100 and Econ 1110.
    3. Stat 1100 (3 credits).
  2. 15 credits in business courses which count as CAS credits:
    1. Busacc 0030 and Busacc 0040 (6 credits).
    2. Busqom 0050 (3 credits).
    3. Busorg 1020 (3 credits).
    4. Bushrm 1050 (3 credits).
    5. Note: Econ 1100, which is required for the Economics major, exempts a student from the CAS/CBA dual major requirement to take Busecn 1010. Economics/Business dual majors who take Busecn 1010 instead of Econ 1100 to satisfy the Economics requirement will be required to take an extra elective in Economics. Note that Econ 1100 and Busecn 1010 count as a course repeat, so a student who takes both will not receive credit for both.
  3. 18 credits in business courses which count as CBA credits: Note that the dual business program uses 18 credits outside CAS, which is the maximum number of non-CAS credits that can count towards the 120 credits required for a CAS bachelor’s degree.
    1. Busenv 0060 (3 credits).
    2. Busfin 1030 (3 credits).
    3. Busmkt 1040 (3 credits).
    4. Busmis 1060 (3 credits).
    5. Busqom 1070 (3 credits).
    6. Busspl 1080 (3 credits).
  4. QPA in all courses required for the major of 2.0 or better. No course required for the major may be taken using the S/N option except the two approved dual major electives.
      
 

Requirements for a minor in Economics

To receive a minor in Economics, students must complete:

  1. 15 credits in Economics courses:
    1. Econ 0100 and Econ 0110 (6 credits). Note that students who take Econ 0120 in place of Econ 0100 and Econ 0110 must take an additional Economics elective in order to meet the 27 credit requirement.
    2. Econ 1100 or Econ 1110 (3 credits). Note that Math 0120 or 0220 is a prerequisite for Econ 1100 and Econ 1110. CBA students may substitute Busecn 1010 in the College of Business Administration in place of Econ 1100. For these students Busecn 1010 will count towards the 15 credit requirement for the minor.
    3. Two electives in Economics (6 credits). Note that courses numbered in the 0800 series do not meet this requirement.
  2. QPA in all courses required for the minor of 2.0 or better.
     
 

Certificates

A number of certificates are available from departments in the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of General Studies, the School of Engineering, and from interdisciplinary programs. For the latest list of certificates, see the College of Arts and Sciences advising website. A certificate fulfills the Economics major requirement for a "related area."

      
 

Minors

A number of minors are available from departments in the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of General Studies. For the latest list of minors, see the College of Arts and Sciences advising website. A minor fulfills the Economics major requirement for a "related area."

      
 

Graduating with Honors in Economics

Students who want to earn Honors in Economics for a B.A. or B.S. in Economics (including Economics/Business dual majors) must complete a pro-seminar in Economics (Econ 1700 - 1730) as one of their Economics electives, and maintain at least a 3.5 QPA in all of their courses and a 3.5 in their economics courses.

Students who want to earn honors in the B.S. Mathematics-Economics degree must complete a pro-seminar in Economics (Econ 1700 - 1730) as one of their Economics electives. The 31 credits in mathematics are replaced by the following 27 credits in mathematics: Math 0235, Math 0240, Math 04500, Stat 1151 and Stat 1152, Math 1185, Math 1530, and one additional 1000 level Math course. Student must earn a 3.5 QPA in Economics courses, a 3.0 QPA in Mathematics courses, and maintain an overall 3.5 QPA.

Students who want to earn honors in the B.S. in Economics-Statistics degree need to complete Stat 1631 and Stat 1632 as two of their Statistics electives, and maintain a 3.5 QPA in all courses required for the major.

     

 
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