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Economics, BS

2022-2023 Edition

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The Bachelor of Science degree focuses attention on the use of mathematics in economic models in the six core courses and many of the required seven electives. The BS degree allows ample room to take courses such as economic development, game theory, and mathematical economics in addition to more supporting courses in the mathematics and computer science departments.  Students considering future doctoral studies in economics are strongly encouraged to pursue a double major in economics (BS) and mathematics (BS) or to choose our combined economics/mathematics major.

Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified and complete any additional courses needed beyond specific college and major requirements to satisfy graduation credit requirements.

Universitywide Requirements

All undergraduate students are required to complete the Universitywide Requirements.

NUpath Requirements

All undergraduate students are required to complete the NUpath Requirements.

Economics Major Requirements for BS

Course List
Code Title Hours
Required Economics Courses
ECON 1115Principles of Macroeconomics4
ECON 1116Principles of Microeconomics4
ECON 2315Macroeconomic Theory4
ECON 2316Microeconomic Theory4
ECON 2350Statistics4
ECON 2560Applied Econometrics4
Senior Seminar
ECON 4692Senior Economics Seminar4

Electives for BS in Economics

Course List
Code Title Hours
Complete seven courses found in the following ranges, with no more than two at the 1000 level:28
ECON 1200 to ECON 1999
ECON 2990 to ECON 4689
ECON 4900 to ECON 4999
ECON 5200 to ECON 5999

Breadth Courses for Economics Major

Course List
Code Title Hours
Calculus
MATH 1231Calculus for Business and Economics4
or MATH 1241 Calculus 1
or MATH 1245 Calculus with Applications
or MATH 1251 Calculus and Differential Equations for Biology 1
or MATH 1340 Intensive Calculus for Engineers
or MATH 1341 Calculus 1 for Science and Engineering
Computer Science
Complete one of the following:4-5
CS 1100
and CS 1101
Computer Science and Its Applications
and Lab for CS 1100 (Selecting this 5 SH option will add one additional semester hour to your degree program.)
DS 2000
and DS 2001
Programming with Data
and Data Science Programming Practicum
MISM 2510
Fundamentals of Information Analytics

Economics Major GPA/Credit Requirement

Grades in the following 4 Economics courses must average to a minimum of C (2.000):

Course List
Code Title Hours
ECON 2315Macroeconomic Theory4
ECON 2316Microeconomic Theory4
ECON 2350Statistics4
ECON 2560Applied Econometrics4

Complete 64 semester hours in the major.

Experiential Liberal Arts

All students in this College of Social Sciences and Humanities program are required to complete the Experiential Liberal Arts Requirement.

Program Requirement

128 total semester hours required

Four Years, Two Co-ops in Summer 2/Fall

Year 1
FallHoursSpringHoursSummer 1HoursSummer 2Hours
ECON 11154ECON 11164ECON elective 24Elective4
ENGW 11114ECON elective 14Elective4Elective4
MATH 1231, 1241, 1245, 1251, 1340, or 13414MISM 2510, CS 1100 and CS 1101, or DS 2000 and DS 20014-5  
Elective4Elective4  
ECON 10001   
 17 16-17 8 8
Year 2
FallHoursSpringHoursSummer 1HoursSummer 2Hours
ECON 23154ECON 23164Elective4Co-op0
ECON 23504ECON elective 34ECON elective 44 
Elective4Elective4  
Elective4Elective4  
 EESH 20001  
 16 17 8 0
Year 3
FallHoursSpringHoursSummer 1HoursSummer 2Hours
Co-op0ENGW 33084ECON elective 64Co-op0
 ECON elective 54Elective4 
 ECON 25604  
 Elective4  
 0 16 8 0
Year 4
FallHoursSpringHours Summer 2Hours
Co-op0ECON elective 74 0
 Elective4  
 Elective4  
 ECON 46924  
 0 16  0
Total Hours: 130-131
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