Economics
The B.A. in Economics combines rigorous training in economic theory with application to contemporary issues such as globalization, financial market volatility, and the environment. The Economics program is a tight-knit community, and majors and minors can expect to work closely with faculty and with each other. The economic honors society, Omicron Delta Epsilon, organizes field trips to conferences and brings in visiting speakers and alumni. Recent graduates have gone on to careers in business and government, to law school, and to graduate programs in economics and politics, as well as M.B.A. programs.
All majors will complete a four-course economic theory sequence that includes ISECON 104 and ECON 103 (in either order), along with ECON 204 and IIECON 310 (in either order). It is strongly recommended that students take ECON 204 and IIECON 310 soon after the ISECON 104 and ECON 103 prerequisites to get the most benefit from this theoretical background in their elective courses. Both ECON 204 and IIECON 310 should be completed by the end of the junior year, so that the student is prepared for electives.
In addition, majors complete three additional economics electives offer at the 300-level. Further, Econometrics (ECON 420) is required, and students are advised to take during their final year of study. Employers value this skill, and graduate programs in economics will expect it. Finally, each major must complete one course in introductory statistics (MATH 141, PSYC 251, or MGT 140) as well as either Precalculus (MATH 130) or Calculus (MATH 151).
If you plan to continue into any graduate program, it is strongly suggested that you meet with a faculty member by your junior year to ensure that you are adequately prepared. Statistics is the only math preparation required if you intend to pursue an M.B.A., law school, or a graduate program in a field other than economics. However, a graduate program in economics will require calculus and linear algebra as well.
Integrative Studies Requirements
40 credits minimum
Major Requirements
40 credits
Core Courses
Select one of the following:
- MATH 141 Introductory Statistics
- PSYC 251 Psychological Statistics
Select one of the following:
- MATH 130 Precalculus
- MATH 151 Calculus I
ECON 103 Introduction to Microeconomics
ISECON 104 Introduction to Macroeconomics
ECON 204 Intermediate Macroeconomics
IIECON 310 Game Theory
ECON 420 Econometrics
Economics Electives
12 credits of 300-level Economics courses
Electives
Select courses to reach a total of 120 credits for the degree.
Degree Requirements
120 credits
40 credits at the upper-level