Students at VCU can also minor in economics by taking six economics courses. All economics students must take principles. Junior and senior level courses include policy oriented classes such as public finance, government and business, urban economics, and environmental economics as well as theory courses such as intermediate microeconomics and macroeconomics, international trade, and labor. Here are preliminary lists of courses that will be offered in upcoming semesters . This small class size offers a luxury usually only available at small private schools.
Students can get to know their classmates and instructors.
The Economics Department does not use graduate students as instructors for any classes. Scholarships are available at the department, school, and university level. The Department of Economics offers the Eleanor Snellings Scholarship. This scholarship goes to economics majors in the College of Humanities and Sciences or School of Business who have demonstrated outstanding scholarship, character, and service. If more than one scholarship is granted in a year, lesser amounts may be awarded.