Economics, BA or BS

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Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of a BA/BS in Economics, graduates will be able to:

Write in a clear and coherent manner that shows correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation and coherent connections and transitions among ideas, paragraphs and sentences.
Use accurate economic terminology and effective application of economic principles to analyze economic problems.
Summarize an economic argument and develop a persuasive case for a particular economic viewpoint.
Use historical, theoretical, or empirical analysis in evaluating an economic issue or problem.
Collect, explore, and evaluate economic data and perform exploratory data analysis.
Do hypothesis testing.
Understand basics of regression, problems with regression, symptoms, and remedies.

Requirements for the Major

1. Fulfill baccalaureate degree requirements.

2. Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 in all courses taken for the major and complete each course for the major with a minimum grade of C-.

Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 in all courses taken for the major and complete each course for the major with a minimum grade of C-.

3. Complete economics core classes (28 credits):

EC 201Z - Principles of Microeconomics 4 credits
EC 202Z - Principles of Macroeconomics 4 credits
EC 320 - Introduction to the International Economy 4 credits
EC 358 - Intermediate Microeconomics 4 credits
EC 373 - History of Economic Thought 4 credits
EC 376 - Intermediate Macroeconomics 4 credits
EC 494 - Capstone Experience 4 credits

4. Complete methods requirement (8 credits):

1. Choose and complete one of the following courses:
EC 232 - Exploratory Data Analysis 4 credits
BA 282 - Applied Business Statistics 4 credits
STAT 243Z - Elementary Statistics I 4 credits
2. Complete EC 332 - Quantitative Methods and Application 4 credits

5. Choose and complete 24 credits of additional upper division economic electives.

Upon advisor approval, a maximum of 8 of these 24 credits may be taken in appropriate non-Economics courses.

Students interested in Public Policy are encouraged to take EC 310 , EC 319 , and EC 364 . For an International focus, EC 321 and EC 379 are encouraged. Those students interested in Finance are encouraged to take EC 318 , BA 385 , and BA 472 . For students intending to pursue graduate school in Economics, Calculus and Linear Algebra courses through the Mathematics program are encouraged.

Honors in Economics Concentration

Please visit the Honors in Economics concentration page for more information.