Economics

Degree offered: Bachelor of Arts

A major in economics prepares the student for a career in business, government, research, consulting or teaching. It is theoretically and application-oriented and studies how the market system functions and how a well-informed citizen actively and effectively participates in it. It is good preparation for students seeking advanced studies in economics, business, law, and public policy. Realistic assignments are taken from everyday events.

• Economics Course Descriptions

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Requirements for a B.A. in Economics

Courses	Credits	Prerequisites/Corerequisites See course descriptions
ECN 101 Principles of Economics	4*
ECN 220 Intermediate Macroeconomics	4*	ECN 101
ECN 225 Intermediate Microeconomics	4*	ECN 101
ECN 240 International Trade and Finance	4*	ECN 101
ECN 320 Development of Economic Theories	4*	ECN 220 or ECN 225
ECN electives	8*	See course descriptions
ACT 210 Accounting for Financial Decision Making	4*
Required Correlatives:
Select one of the following:	4
CIS 105 Intro to Computer Systems (2) and
CIS 106 Intermediate Computer Systems (2) OR		CIS 105
CIS 234 Database Mgmt Systems (4)		CIS 106
MTH 140 Introduction to Statistics	4	MTH 100
Select one of the following:	4
MTH 211 Quantitative Methods (4)		MTH 140
MTH 240 Calculus I (4)		MTH 160
Total Credits Required	44
*used to calculate the Major GPA

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Requirements for a Minor in Economics

Courses	Credits	Prerequisites/Corerequisites See course descriptions
ECN 101 Principles of Economics	4
ECN 220 Intermediate Macroeconomics	4	ECN 101
ECN 225 Intermediate Microeconomics	4	ECN 101
ECN electives	8	See course descriptions
Total Credits Required	20