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Undergraduate Catalog 2022-2023




Economics (BA)

Description

The Bachelor of Arts with a major in Economics delves into the realms of economic analyses with a strong foundation in the theory and application of economic principles. Within the context of a liberal arts education, the program provides a well-rounded knowledge of the history, institutions and the dynamic evolution of a world economy. It also prepares students to think analytically and critically about the moral and ethical issues that occur in the academic domains of economics. The degree provides a wide range of theoretical and applied aspects of day-to-day economic reality, which lays a basic foundation for a career in research, augments employability in businesses and prepares the student for further study toward a graduate or professional degree.

The program curriculum focuses on:

  • The role of the market's pricing system in the smooth functioning of the economy, fiscal and monetary policies; basic economic models and theories; and
  • Application of basic moral and ethical principles in the analysis of economic systems and practical public issues.

In addition to the 91福利社 Core Curriculum requirements, the program consists of 33 credit hours in Economics with remainder credit hours in other academic disciplines.

The credit hours earned for the completion of the Bachelor of Arts with a major in Economics may not be counted toward the completion of either the Bachelor of Arts with a major in Financial Economics or for earning additional minors in Economics or Financial Economics.

Individuals interested in pursuing an advanced degree may want to consider the 5-Year Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's Program in Economics or the Accelerated 6-Year (3+3) Law Scholars Program where they can earn a bachelor's degree and a Juris Doctor law degree in six years.

Degree Requirements - Bachelor of Arts with a major in Economics (120 credits)

To obtain an undergraduate degree, a degree candidate must successfully complete the University's Core Curriculum and all department-designated major program courses.

A minimum of 120 total credit hours is required for the Bachelor of Arts with a major in Economics. A minimum of 2.0 GPA must be maintained, although students should be aware that admission to graduate programs usually requires a minimum of 3.0 GPA for their undergraduate coursework.

Curriculum

In addition to the 91福利社 Core Curriculum, students majoring in Economics are required to complete the following courses for a total of 33 credits.

Required Courses (18 credits):

  • ECN 2950 Microeconomic Principles (3 credits)
  • ECN 2960 Macroeconomic Principles (3 credits)