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    Mar 29, 2024  
2009-2010 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2009-2010 Undergraduate Bulletin [Archived Bulletin]

Economics Major


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Major Program: Economics

Economics is a social science related to business in the same way that physics is related to engineering, or biology to medicine. It focuses on the principles underlying the operation of the economy. Students who enjoy abstract analysis will find the economics major interesting and challenging. Study of mathematics is a useful adjunct and is essential for students planning graduate study in this field. Careers in the field of economics (academic, government, public service, profit, and nonprofit industries) usually require a graduate degree. A large proportion of the economics majors go to graduate school. The remainder typically find employment in the same types of jobs as management majors.

Double Majors and Minors

It is possible to have double majors and minors in Business Administration and Economic; however, the elective courses used to fulfill either the business administration or the economics major requirements may not also be used as part of a minor or double major in the other field. Additional Management and Economics electives will be required.

Note


Computer programming is strongly recommended for all options but not required. MATH 1170 or 1162 is not required of students who complete 1180 or other higher-level math courses. A student planning to do graduate study in economics should complete MATH 1180: Calculus II, 3320: Multivariable and Vector Calculus, and 3330: Linear Algebra.

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