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Economics Minor

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Minoring in economics can be a smart move academically and for your career. A minor in economics demonstrates breadth, analytical ability, willingness to take courses that are challenging and an understanding of the method of a social science.

You will learn the modern principles of economics and how to apply those basic principles to everyday decision-making in households and businesses.

For business majors, the economics minor provides a liberal arts component to complement your business degree. Many employers seek students who can think about business problems in a broader context. They also seek students with problem solving and analytical abilities.

This minor is also an excellent complement to majors outside of business. The study of economics is relevant for anyone interested in career paths that include law, political science, public administration and more.

In the classroom, you will be exposed to the most up-to-date methods in economics. You will have the opportunity to use state-of-the-art software. Our dedicated, experienced and student-centered faculty are a great asset to you. Learning in small classes leads to personalized attention while you pursue your goals.

You may choose to get involved with the Economics Club to network, enhance your knowledge in the field and boost your resume.

Course work for Economics Minor

The minor in economics has advantages for both business majors and non-business majors. For full course descriptions, visit the catalog.

The advantage for business majors is the minor in economics provides a liberal arts component to complement the business degree. Many employers are seeking students who can think about business problems in a broader context. They are also seeking students with problem solving and analytical abilities. A minor in economics demonstrates breadth, analytical ability, willingness to take challenging courses, and an understanding of the method of a social science. Business majors already take seven credit hours of economics. The economic minor requires only four additional elective courses (two of which must be at the 300/400 level), which can be selected to complement your major.

Core Courses (7 crs.)
Students may substitute ECON 101 and ECON 102 for ECON 113.

  • ECON 113 - Principles of Economics 
  • ECON 280 - Managerial Economics

Electives (12 crs.)
Course selected by advisement. A minimum of 6 credits must be earned at the 300/400 level.

A minor in economics is an excellent complement to many majors. Economics is a relevant major for students preparing for a career in business, law, and many other fields who prefer a liberal arts education. The minor in economics provides some of the same background, but with less depth. With proper advisement, a minor in economics can provide the economics prerequisites for an MBA program or for graduate work in economics. The minor in economics requires students to take ECON 101, ECON 102 and four additional electives courses (two of which must be at the 300/400 level). May students already have a sequence in economics required by their major and can complete a minor by taking only a few additional courses. The minor in economics can be combined with a sequence of courses in business for students who are seeking employment in the business world, but do not want a business major. For example, ACCT 200, ACCT 201, BLAW 261, ITAN 142, and SCMG 200 are some appropriate courses available to non-business majors at the lower division level for students who have taken the prerequisites. Some upper division business courses may also be available to non-business majors.

Core Courses (6 crs.)
Students may substitute ECON 113 for ECON 101 and ECON 102, but then will need to take an additional elective.

  • ECON 101 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
  • ECON 102 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3

Electives (12 crs.)
Course selected by advisement. A minimum of 6 credits must be earned at the 300/400 level.

Contact the Economics Department

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