Economics Minor
The transcript-recognized Economics Minor allows students not majoring in economics to master important and useful concepts, models, and analytical skills in economics. Students may focus on analytical skills and quantitative methods by taking theory courses and courses in economic statistics and econometrics; or they may explore a field of economics in some depth. The Economics Minor is intended for students who seek to acquire skills in economics that have a calculus foundation and that utilize microeconomic theory. Students who do not plan to take calculus and microeconomic theory should consider the Minor in Applied Economics.
Total Hours Required: 18
Requirements
Requirements are listed in the table below. Additional requirements may follow the table, so be sure to read the entire page. Some required courses listed below may also satisfy General Education requirements, including Core Curriculum. Students should also review the University's Undergraduate Minor and Certificate Requirements and Policies.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ECO 304K | Introduction to Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECO 304L | Introduction to Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Hours chosen from: | 3 | |
| Microeconomic Theory | ||
| Mathematical Microeconomic Theory with Advanced Applications | ||
| Intermediate Microeconomics for Business | ||
| Hours chosen from: economics excluding ECO X20K, ECO X20S, and FIN X21K | 6 | |
| College Requirements - Liberal Arts | ||
| Undergraduate Minor and Certificate Requirements and Policies | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Additional Requirements and Policy
- All of the upper-division economics courses must be taken in residence.
- All courses must be taken on a letter-grade basis.
- An approved substitute for ECO 329 may satisfy the prerequisite for ECO 420K or ECO 420S, but may not count toward upper-division economics hours applied to the Economics Minor.
- A student may complete only one of the Economics Minor and the Applied Economics Minor.