2024-2025 Catalog

Minor: Economics, 18 Credits

The economics curriculum provides students with an introduction to the basic principles of economics and an opportunity to explore their application to contemporary issues. It provides a valuable supplement to the educational experience of students in both the professional and liberal arts majors. Economics is one of the major disciplines contributing to the interdisciplinary major in International Studies and is included in the Business Management core and the Finance, International Business and Economics concentrations. Learning Outcomes for the Minor in Economics:

Learning Outcomes for Economics Minor Program

Students in the Economics Minor will:

  • Apply concepts, theories and principles of economics. ( ILO 1,2, 3,4,5)
  • Utilize critical thinking skills using economic theory to analyze economic conditions and evaluate policy. ( ILO 1, 2,3,4,5)
  • Articulate an understanding of the global economy. (ILO 1,2,3,4,5)

Requirements

Required courses: (6 credits)

ECO 210Principles of Macroeconomics

3

ECO 213Principles of Microeconomics

3

Economics Electives (4 of the following) (12 credits)

ECO 306/IS 306Development and Global Change (MMCS)

3

ECO 317/IS 317International Economics

3

IS 334/ECO 334Gender and Development

3

BUS 351/ECO 351 International Business

3

ECO 350/IS 350/PS 350Comparative Economics

3

ECO 375Money, Banking and Financial Markets

3

BUS 223Introduction to Investments

3

BUS 324Entrepreneurial Finance

3

BUS 357International Finance

3

Note: Since some courses have pre-requisites, the specific program should be arranged in close collaboration with a business faculty advisor.

Note: A student receiving a grade of D in a required or elective course for the minor, must repeat the course.

Note: A BA Business major with a concentration in economics may not minor in economics.