Economics, BA
Bachelor of Arts in Economics (325000BA)
The BA in economics is a classic liberal arts degree. It trains students in economic theory along with data analytic and critical thinking skills required to investigate real world economic problems. Hands-on application of these tools in the classroom is stressed throughout the curriculum, culminating with the senior “capstone” research project. Graduates can apply these skills in the workplace in a wide variety of settings - in both the private and public sectors - to improve outcomes through better decision making. The degree can also be a stepping stone for graduate studies in a wide variety of areas including further study in economics and other business-related disciplines, law, and public policy.
Requirements for Admission
To be admitted to the major in the College of Business, students must have:
- Cumulative overall grade-point average of 2.5 or higher
- English Composition I and II (ENGL:111 & ENGL:112)
- Speech requirement (COMM:105 or COMM:106)
- College Algebra (MATH:145) or Calculus with Business Applications (MATH:210)
- Principles of Microeconomics (ECON:200) or Principles of Macroeconomics (ECON:201)
- One of the following courses:
- Accounting Principles I (ACCT:201)
- Spreadsheet Modeling & Decision Analysis (ACCT:250)
- Introduction to Entrepreneurship (ENTRE:201)
- Legal & Social Environment of Business (BLAW:220)
- Marketing Principles (MKTG:205)
College of Business Undergraduate Programs
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The following information has official approval of The Department of Economics and The College of Business, but is intended only as a supplemental guide. Official degree requirements are established at the time of transfer and admission to the degree-granting college. Students should refer to the Degree Progress Report (DPR) which is definitive for graduation requirements. Completion of this degree within the identified time frame below is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others. The transfer process is completed through an appointment with your academic advisor.
Three year accelerated option: for first time students who have earned credits for at least the first year of courses. Credits can be earned through qualifying scores on appropriate Advanced Placement (AP) exams or through College Credit Plus Program (CCP) courses. Credits for qualifying AP scores or CCP courses are determined by the appropriate academic department. Departments may assign varied course credit, depending on the student’s score on an AP exam or grade in a CCP course. Students may also receive credit by examination or via placement tests, where appropriate.
Requirements
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | 36 | |
| Economics Major Requirements | 31-33 | |
| Math and Statistics Requirements | 6-8 | |
| Additional Business and Minor Requirements | 36 | |
| Additional Credits for Graduation * | 11-7 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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Bachelor's degrees require a minimum of 120 credit hours for graduation.
Recommended General Education Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree must complete the following General Education coursework. Diversity courses may also fulfill major or Breadth of Knowledge requirements. Integrated and Applied Learning courses may also fulfill requirements in the major. | ||
| Students are not required to enroll in the specific courses listed below. However, to facilitate successful degree completion, the academic department strongly encourages completion of the following recommendations. | ||
| Academic Foundations | 12 | |
Mathematics, Statistics and Logic: 3 credit hours | ||
| Calculus with Business Applications 1 | ||
or MATH:221 | Analytic Geometry-Calculus I | |
Speaking: 3 credit hours | ||
| Introduction to Public Speaking | ||
or COMM:106 | Effective Oral Communication | |
Writing: 6 credit hours | ||
| English Composition I | ||
| English Composition II | ||
| Breadth of Knowledge | 22 | |
Arts/Humanities: 9 credit hours | ||
Natural Sciences: 7 credit hours | ||
Social Sciences: 6 credit hours | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Diversity | ||
Domestic Diversity | ||
| Urban Economics:Theory & Policy | ||
Global Diversity | ||
| Economics of Developing Countries | ||
| Integrated and Applied Learning | 2 | |
Select one class from one of the following subcategories: | ||
Complex Issues Facing Society | ||
| Economics of Natural Resources & the Environment | ||
Capstone | ||
Review the General Education Requirements page for detailed course listings. | ||
| Total Hours | 36 | |
Economics Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ECON:200 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON:201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON:325 | Applied Econometrics I | 3 |
| ECON:326 | Applied Econometrics II | 3 |
| ECON:400 | Intermediate Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON:410 | Intermediate Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON:434 | Labor Market Analysis and Evaluation | 1-3 |
| or ECON:496 | Senior Project in Economics | |
| or ECON:497 | Honors Project in Economics | |
| ECON:xxx | Economics Electives 1 | 12 |
| Total Hours | 31-33 | |
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Selecting courses from General Education is recommended.
Math and Statistics Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH:210 | Calculus with Business Applications | 3-4 |
| or MATH:215 | Concepts of Calculus | |
| or MATH:221 | Analytic Geometry-Calculus I | |
| STAT:261 & STAT:262 | Introductory Statistics I and Introductory Statistics II | 3-4 |
| or STAT:461 | Applied Statistics | |
| or MGMT:304 | Business Statistics | |
| Total Hours | 6-8 | |
Additional Business and Minor Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BUSN:110 | College of Business Success Seminar (Required for some first-year students) 1 | 1 |
| BUSN:111 | Professional Development Seminar (Required for some first-year students) 1 | 1 |
| Completion of Minor | 18 | |
| Upper Level Electives (see notes below) | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
- 1
Required for some first-year students.
Upper Level Elective Notes
- Upper level electives cannot be fulfilled with upper level economics coursework.
- Students may use a second major to satisfy the minor elective requirement of this major.
- Electives used for a minor or second major may count towards upper level electives (300/400).
- Suggested minors for a student include Finance, Risk Management & Insurance, International Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Applied Mathematics, Modern Language, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and Applied Statistics.
- General electives can be any course not already required by your major and upper-level (300/400) elective can be any course in or outside your major, excluding general education courses and workshops.
- Students who wish to follow a particular career-oriented track in their economic electives can do so from the following: Business Career Track, Banking & International Track, Public Policy Track, & Graduate School Track. Note that choosing a track is not required.
- Graduate School Track relates to professional degrees such as Law, MBA, or Public Policy as well as Economics.
- Those wishing to become professional economists through graduate work in economics (MA or Ph.D.) are encouraged to take more Calculus (e.g., MATH:221, MATH:222, MATH:223) and further mathematics (e.g., MATH:312).
Graduation Requirements – Review DPR for Status
- 120 Credit Hours
- College of Business residency = Last 15 credits earned in College of Business
- Overall GPA = 2.3
- Major GPA = 2.0
- Business & Economics GPA = 2.0
Recommended Sequence
| 1st Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| BUSN:110 | College of Business Success Seminar | 1 |
| ENGL:111 | English Composition I | 3 |
| COMM:105 or COMM:106 | Introduction to Public Speaking or Effective Oral Communication | 3 |
| MATH:210 | Calculus with Business Applications | 3 |
| Humanities Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| BUSN:111 | Professional Development Seminar | 1 |
| ENGL:112 | English Composition II | 3 |
| SOCIO:100 | Introduction to Sociology (Social Science and Domestic Diversity Requirements) | 3 |
| ECON:200 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Minor Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| 2nd Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| ECON:201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Arts Requirement | 3 | |
| Natural Science with Lab Requirement | 4 | |
| Minor Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ECON:400 | Intermediate Macroeconomics | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Minor Elective | 3 | |
| Natural Science Requirement | 3 | |
| Economics elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| 3rd Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| ECON:410 | Intermediate Microeconomics | 3 |
| STAT:261 | Introductory Statistics I | 2 |
| STAT:262 | Introductory Statistics II | 2 |
| Minor Elective | 3 | |
| Arts or Humanities Requirement | 3 | |
| Upper Level Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ECON:325 | Applied Econometrics I | 3 |
| Economics Elective | 3 | |
| Upper Level Electives | 3 | |
| Minor Electives | 3 | |
| Complex Issues Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| 4th Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| ECON:326 | Applied Econometrics II | 3 |
| Economics Elective | 3 | |
| Minor Elective | 3 | |
| Upper Level Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ECON:434 | Labor Market Analysis and Evaluation | 3 |
| Global Diversity Requirement | 3 | |
| Economics Elective | 3 | |
| Upper Level Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective | 2 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |