Economics, Minor

Minor in Economics (325000M)

The economics minor is an 18-credit program with sufficient flexibility to complement any major at UA. Students are trained in basic economic theory along with critical thinking skills required to investigate real world economic problems. A wide variety of electives can be selected in consultation with your academic advisor to meet your specific program needs and to differentiate your resume from others to employers upon graduation. The minor in economics is typically paired with business majors such as finance and accounting, applied mathematics, education, and political science.

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 guide. Completion of this minor 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.

Please refer to the University Requirements for Minor Areas of Study for specific graduation information regarding minors.

Summary

Required Courses6-9
Electives12-9
Total Hours18

Required Courses

Choose either {ECON:200 & ECON:201} or ECON:244:3-6
Principles of Microeconomics
and Principles of Macroeconomics
Introduction to Economic Analysis
ECON:410Intermediate Microeconomics3
or ECON:400 Intermediate Macroeconomics
Total Hours6-9

Electives

Complete 9-12 credits of Economics electives: 112-9
ECON:xxx
Economics courses
Total Hours12-9