At CSM, the B.S. degree in economics is designed to meet that need. The CSM economics program is not like a traditional economics program based in the arts and sciences. Students take the same core curriculum required of all CSM undergraduates, and in fact, about 40 percent of their coursework is in math, science, and engineering. It is this strong technical background that distinguishes our economics graduates from those at most other universities. Beyond the technical core, CSM economics students take courses in economics, business, and the humanities and social sciences.
Students often take business courses such as finance, accounting, and management as electives.
The program is flexible. As part of the major, students can take optional course concentrations in business, global business, and resource economics, and about 20 percent of their course work can come from any field. Some students use this flexibility to complete minors in engineering, computer science, environmental science, or other areas. Other students use it to complete double majors. The CSM economics faculty are experienced teachers and scholars.