2018-2019 Catalog

Minor: Economics, 15 Credits

Learning Goals for the Minor in Economics

After completing the economics minor, students will be able to:

  • Apply concepts, theories, and principles of economics;
  • Utilize Critical thinking skills using concepts of economic theory to analyze economic conditions and evaluate policy;
  • Use data, quantitative analysis and the scientific method as it applies to economics and finance;
  • Articulate an understanding of the global economy and financial markets.

Requirements

Required courses: (6 credits)

ECO 210PRINC MACROECONOMICS

ECO 213PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS

Economics Electives (3 of the following, with at least 2 courses at the 300+ level) (9 credits)

IS 150ECONOMY, SOCIETY & THE STATE

IS 214GLOBAL ECONOMY

IS 306DEVELOPMENT AND GLOBAL CHANGE

IS 317INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS

IS 334GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT

BUS 351INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

ECO 350COMPARATIVE ECONOMICS

ECO 375MONEY,BANKING & FIN.MARKETS

BUS 223INTRODUCTION TO INVESTMENTS

BUS 357INTERNATIONAL FINANCE