Major in Economics

By establishing a strong foundation in analysis, accounting and mathematics, students who major in economics are equipped with the tools to pursue careers in business, government and more.

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The fundamental goals of courses in economics are to develop an understanding of the operation of the economy and the ability to analyze economic problems. To accomplish these objectives, courses in economics describe the major economic institutions and the theory that explains their operations. Major attention is given to the problems of efficiency in the allocation of resources, full employment, price stability and economic growth.

With career paths or graduate school clearly defined, graduates with a degree in economics are also well-equipped to engage and serve their communities—often lending their knowledge to issues surrounding fiscal policy, banking, and legal and governmental affairs.

Major Requirements

A minimum of nine courses is required, including:

  • BUS 261 Financial Accounting
  • ECO 210 Principles of Microeconomics
  • ECO 211 Principles of Macroeconomics
  • ECO 414 Microeconomics
  • ECO 416 Macroeconomics
  • Two additional upper-level courses in economics
  • MTH 126 Business Calculus or MTH 151 Calculus
  • MTH 345 Elementary Statistics

The department recommends that majors in economics who plan to attend graduate school acquire competence in calculus. A grade of C or better is required in all courses taken for a major in economics.

The Minor

A minimum of five courses is required for the minor in economics, including:

  • ECO 210 Principles of Microeconomics
  • ECO 211 Principles of Macroeconomics
  • Three upper-level courses in economics

A grade of C or better is required in all courses taken for a minor in economics.

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