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EC - Economics
General Program Information
Program Title
College
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Program Level
Program Type
Degree Designation
Economics, B.S.E.
Program Learning Goals in Economics
Students will acquire:
Knowledge of microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, and market failure, and the ability to apply them to domestic and global economic issues.
The skills necessary to identify and analyze the economic dimensions of individual, firm, and social problems.
The ability to use an economic way of thinking to identify solutions to problems that are unfamiliar.
The ability to recognize the limitations of proposed solutions to individual, firm, and social problems and situations.
Major Requirements
Students pursuing the B.S.E. in Economics must complete the Business core as well as the major and elective courses in economics and support courses.
Business Core
41 credit hours, including EC 499 and MHR 461. A complete listing of the Business Core can be found under the Graduation Requirements for the Boler School.
Required Support Courses
MT 130 | APPLIED CALCULUS | 3 |
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MT 135 | CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY I | 4 |
Major Courses
EC 301 | MICROECONOMICS | 3 |
EC 302 | MACROECONOMICS | 3 |
Elective Courses
A total of 5 elective courses (15 credits) are required for the major. Elective courses must be upper-division economics courses in addition to EC courses required in the business core (EC 201, EC 202, and EC 210). Students may choose from the following courses:
EC 310 | EMPIRICAL METHODS I | 3 |
EC 311 | MONEY AND BANKING | 3 |
EC 312 | ECONOMICS OF THE PUBLIC SECTOR | 3 |
EC 315 | ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS | 3 |
EC 318 | APPLIED GLOBAL HEALTH ECONOMICS | 3 |
EC 321 | LABOR AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
EC 326 | SPORTS ECONOMICS | 3 |
EC 342 | INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS | 3 |
EC 343 | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
EC 361 | URBAN AND REGIONAL ECONOMICS | 3 |
EC 405 | SEMINAR IN ECONOMICS | 3 |
EC 412 | EMPIRICAL METHODS II | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 62
During senior year, all economics majors must take an economics comprehensive examination. Consult the department for details.
Students who seek to double major in economics and finance can use their finance elective also to count as an economics elective, and are permitted the choice of taking MHR 499 or EC 499. Students may double major in economics and financial planning and wealth management. In addition, economics works well as a double major with disciplines in Arts and Sciences such as Sports Studies, Political Science, History and Philosophy. Economics majors who are interested in a double major should speak to their advisor or to the chair of the Economics department.
Professional Experience: Relevant professional work, internship, or volunteer experience is required prior to graduation. This requirement must be satisfied by completing BPD 490.