The Department of Economics has one core mission: to train both graduate and undergraduate students in the economic way of thinking and market process. Our internationally recognized faculty will guide your exploration of economic theory, equipping you with the analytical decision-making skills to prepare you to succeed in careers in business, public policy, government service, data management, as well as providing a solid foundation for future doctoral studies in economics.
The Economics BS is designed for those seeking a more quantitative study of economics.
Summary of Degree Units
University Graduation Requirements |
47 |
Major Preparation |
6 |
Major Core Requirements |
30 |
Upper Division Economics Electives |
20 |
University Electives |
17 |
Total |
120 |
Program Roadmaps
The 4-Year Roadmap is available online. Roadmaps should be used in consultation with the catalog and your advisor to identify additional requirements for completing the major (for example, course grade minimums). Associate Degrees (ADT) Pathways are also available online.
Major-Specific Graduation Requirements
All courses required in the major (Core, Area Courses, and major electives) must be completed with a minimum grade of “C-“. The following courses in Preparation for the Major must be completed with a “C” or better: MATH 30 (or MATH 30X) and a Statistics course.
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