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The B.A. Economics program integrates economic study with other liberal arts subjects to better explore the social, and cultural impacts of economic policies and systems. The curriculum requires students to take courses within both the College of Arts & Sciences and the Stillman School of Business. Majors are challenged to analyze and understand complex economic issues through the wider lens of, among others, social, political, ethical, and historical factors. The program's home within the Department of Political Science & Public Affairs provides students with greater opportunities to pursue minors or second majors across the College of Arts & Sciences.
Key benefits of studying economics within a liberal arts setting:
- Analytical Skills: The field of economics emphasizes data analysis and quantitative reasoning skills through methodologies such as statistical analysis and game theory.
- Communication skills: The analytical skills gained from economics is complemented by the writing and communication skills central to the liberal arts.
- Interdisciplinarity: Learning economics within the College of Arts and Sciences allows students to integrate knowledge from other disciplines. This provides a more holistic and critical understanding of the interplay between economic systems and society.
In addition to meeting the standards and requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences, degree candidates must complete a minimum of 33 credits in the economics and quantitative courses specified below. In general, required courses will be taken in the order listed. However, all programs are worked out in consultation with faculty advisor who may modify the program in view of each student’s background and objectives.
Link to College Core requirement.
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| BQUA 2811 | Business Statistics * | 3 |
| ECON 1402 | Principles of Economics I | 3 |
| ECON 1403 | Principles of Economics II | 3 |
| ECON 2420 | Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis | 3 |
| ECON 2421 | Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis | 3 |
| ECON 3470 | History of Economic Thought (Required for ECAS students) | 3 |
| | 12 |
| MATH 1205 | Finite Math w Calculus for Bus | 3 |
| Total Hours | 33 |
