In addition to taking economics courses, students can choose up to two upper division courses from related programs, and can take one independent or directed study. Some courses from mathematics and statistics are required for the degree. A maximum of two courses can be taken from the following selected courses in accounting, finance, and applied economics and applied to the 18 credits of economics upper division courses. A term paper with a minimum grade of A- from an upper division economics course. Minor Requirements Economics is a useful minor for students who have a related major in finance, management, statistics, mathematics, geography, sociology, political science, history, urban studies, international relations.
Minors are available in six subfields designed to complement study in other majors.
A minimum grade of C- in each course is required. To complete the B.S., students must complete at least 120 credits, including 30 economics credits. Students take Econ 1101 and 1102 and Math 1271 and 1272 before declaring the major. In addition to taking economics courses, students can choose up to two upper division courses from related programs, and can take one independent or a directed study. Four upper division courses from mathematics and statistics are required for the degree.