The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics emphasizes the use of quantitative techniques in the analysis of economic theories. As an economics major, you will receive an extensive education in domestic and international economy. You will also study economic institutions, concepts and policy, as well as the tools of economic analysis.If you're more interested in theory and practical application of economics, the B.A. is a good fit for you. (If you're more interested in the math, statistics and computer science components of economics, view our B.S. in economics information to see if that might be a better fit.)
An economics major will prepare you for careers in business, such as in banking, financial markets, insurance, law, management and consulting; in national, state and local governments; and in teaching, and for graduate study in economics and related fields, including business administration, finance, public policy, and law.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics
The graduation requirements of the University as described in the Undergraduate Education section of this catalog; 120 credits, including general elective credits, are required for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics.
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The University's Mathematics requirement for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics is met by completing Mathematics 124, 132, or 152H.
The University's Tier II writing requirement for the Economics major is met by completing one of the following courses: Economics 404, 410, 413, 414, 425, 435, 436, 438, 440, 441, 450, 460, 480, 485, 495, 498, or 499. Those courses are referenced in item 3. c. below.
The requirements of the College of Social Science for the Bachelor of Arts degree.
The following requirements for the major (36 or 37 credits):
Students may elect to complete more economics courses than those needed to complete the requirements for the major, with the understanding that the grades earned in such courses will be included in the computation of the grade-point average for courses in the major to meet College of Social Science graduation requirements. In order to be eligible to enroll in Economics 499, as referenced in item 3. below, students must have a grade-point average of 2.0 across attempted Economics courses.
a. All of the following courses in the Department of Economics (15 credits):
EC 201 Introduction to Microeconomics 3
EC 202 Introduction to Macroeconomics 3
EC 301 Intermediate Microeconomics 3
EC 302 Intermediate Macroeconomics 3
EC 420 Introduction to Econometric Methods 3
A minimum grade of 2.0 must be achieved in both Economics 201 and 202. A maximum of one course repeat (3 credits) may be used to satisfy the 2.0 grade requirement.
Economics 251H may be substituted for Economics 201 and 301. Students who elect this substitution, and who do not take Economics 252H, may satisfy the requirement referenced in item 3. a. by completing at least 2 to 3 credits in Economics courses at the 300-400 level, in addition to the 9 credits referenced in item 3. d.
Economics 252H may be substituted for Economics 202 and 302. Students who elect this substitution, and who do not take Economics 251H, may satisfy the requirement referenced in item 3. a. by completing at least 3 credits in Economics courses at the 300-400 level, in addition to the 9 credits referenced in item 3. d.
Economics 251H and 252H may be substituted for the following group of courses: Economics 201, 202, 301, and 302. Students who elect this substitution may satisfy the requirement referenced in item 3. a. by completing at least 5 to 6 credits in two Economics courses at the 300-400 level, in addition to the 9 credits referenced in item 3. d.
Students who elect to use Economics 251H as a substitute for Economics 201 and/or Economics 252H as a substitute for Economics 202 must achieve a minimum grade of 2.0 in the course substitute. A maximum of one course repeat (3 credits) may be used to satisfy the 2.0 grade requirement.
b. One of the following courses in the international area (3 credits):
EC 310 Economics of Developing Countries 3
EC 340 Survey of International Economics 3
EC 410 Issues in the Economics of Developing Countries (W) 3
EC 413 Economic Analysis of Asia (W) 3
EC 414 Economic Analysis of Sub-Saharan Africa (W) 3
EC 440 International Trade (W) 3
EC 441 International Finance (W) 3
The course used to fulfill this requirement may not be used to fulfill requirement c. below.
c. One of the following courses (3 credits):
EC 404 Behavioral Economics (W) 3
EC 410 Issues in the Economics of Developing Countries (W) 3
EC 413 Economic Analysis of Asia (W) 3
EC 414 Economic Analysis of Sub-Saharan Africa (W) 3
EC 425 Law and Economics (W) 3
EC 435 Public Expenditures (W) 3
EC 436 Public Revenues (W) 3
EC 438 Urban Economics (W) 3
EC 440 International Trade (W) 3
EC 441 International Finance (W) 3
EC 450 Economics of Environmental Policy (W) 3
EC 460 American Industry: Structure and Behavior (W) 3
EC 480 Analysis of Labor Markets (W) 3
EC 485 Economics of Education (W) 3
EC 495 Economics of Poverty and Income Distribution (W) 3
EC 498 Economics of Health Care (W) 3
EC 499 Senior Seminar for Economics Majors (W) 3
The course used to fulfill this requirement may not be used to fulfill requirement b. above.
d. Nine additional credits in economics courses, of which at least 6 credits must be at the 400-level and at least 3 credits must be at the 300-level or higher.
e. One of the following courses (3 credits):
MTH 124 Survey of Calculus I 3
MTH 132 Calculus I 3
MTH 152H Honors Calculus I 3
The course used to fulfill this requirement may also be used to fulfill the University mathematics requirement.
f. One of the following courses (3 credits):
STT 315 Introduction to Probability and Statistics for Business 3
STT 421 Statistics I 3
g. One of the following courses (3 or 4 credits):
CMSE 201 Computational Modeling and Data Analysis 4
CSE 102 Algorithmic Thinking and Programming 3
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Careers
Fields you can enter with a B.A. in Economics:
- Business
- Law
- Medicine
- Government
- Non-profits
- International relations
- Academia
Example Jobs: