Economics Requirements (BA/BS)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements - 30 units and 2.00 GPA 1 | ||
| ECON 201 | PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS | 3 |
| ECON 245 | BUSINESS STATISTICS | 3 |
| ECON 301 | INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMIC ANALYSIS | 3 |
| ECON 302 | INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMIC ANALYSIS | 3 |
| ECON 345 | ECONOMETRICS | 3 |
| 15 units from: | 15 | |
| DATA MANAGEMENT AND HANDLING | ||
| BIG DATA METHODS FOR BUSINESS | ||
| RACE, GENDER, AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE | ||
| Labor Markets: Work, Wages and Policy | ||
| MONEY AND BANKING | ||
| PUBLIC FINANCE | ||
| GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE WORLD ECONOMY | ||
| THE INTERNATIONAL ECONOMY | ||
| BUSINESS CYCLES | ||
| HISTORY OF ECONOMIC THOUGHT | ||
| INTERNATIONAL FINANCE | ||
| ADVANCED ECONOMIC ANALYSIS | ||
| ECONOMICS OF GLOBALIZATION | ||
| URBAN ECONOMICS, ISSUES, AND POLICY | ||
| ADVANCED ECONOMETRICS | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE ECONOMICS | ||
| Total Units | 30 | |
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An approved minor is required for this major.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Unique and Writing Requirements - 5 units | ||
| ECON 202 | PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS | 3 |
| BEINDP 290 | BUSINESS WRITING | 2 |
| Total Units | 5 | |
Four-Year Plans: These four-year plans outline a suggested curricular path for new students aiming to earn a degree within in four years. Please note that each plan represents just one of many paths to degree completion.
Economics (BS)
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ENGLISH 1011 | 3 | ENGLISH 102 | 3 |
| MATH 139 | 3 | MATH 143 | 3 |
| CORE 140 | 3 | ECON 2012 | 3 |
| Elective Course (HA-A, HA-G, or HA-H) | 3 | CORE 130 | 3 |
| INTRAUNV 104 | 1 | COMM 110 | 3 |
| PEGNRL 192 | 1 | ||
| 14 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ECON 202 | 3 | ECON 245 | 3 |
| MATH 243 or 250 | 4-5 | BEINDP 290 | 2 |
| CORE 110 | 3 | Elective Course | 3 |
| University Requirement Lab Science (NSWL) course | 4-5 | BS Requirement Lab Science (NSWL) course | 4-5 |
| Minor Course3 | 3 | ||
| 14-16 | 15-16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ECON 301 | 3 | ECON 302 | 3 |
| Economics 300/400-level Elective | 3 | ECON 345 | 3 |
| CORE 390 | 3 | Economics 300/400-level Elective | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | U.S. Racial/Ethnic Diversity Course (DV) | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| Economics 300/400-level Elective | 3 | Economics 300/400-level Elective | 3 |
| Economics 300/400-level Elective | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Electives to total 120 (if needed) | 8 |
| Elective Course | 3 | ||
| 15 | 17 | ||
| Total Units: 120-123 | |||
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The math and English courses you will take during your first year will depend on UW System placement exam scores or ACT/SAT subscores. This four-year plan reflects the math and English courses most common for students in this major. All students are encouraged to complete placement testing prior to attending Warhawks SOAR.
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The curriculum in the Economics major is flexible and allows students to move through the coursework in many ways. This plan is for the Economics major offered through the College of Letters and Sciences. See the College of Business and Economics webpage for information on the Economics BBA degree.
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This program requires a minor. Students are encouraged to start thinking about selecting a minor in the second year.
First Year: Joining a university-sponsored club and actively participating is strongly encouraged. Involvement in a club or activity will help you develop interpersonal skills, give you the opportunity to learn and practice leadership skills, and adds to your resume.
Second Year: Undergraduate research is highly recommended for students who have an interest in attending graduate school in the future. Completing a directed research project with a faculty mentor has many benefits: it develops a student’s critical thinking and writing abilities, signals to graduate school programs that a student is prepared for independent research of their own, and it can provide a student with financial support since many undergraduate research opportunities are paid.
Many students plan a study abroad experience during their sophomore year. Travel opportunities can be found through the Center for Global Education. In addition, faculty routinely organize and lead travel study courses that involve in-class learning during the semester followed by a short-term travel experience either in the US or abroad.
Third Year: An internship (Economics 493) is not required for the major but can be a great opportunity for practical experience. An internship is an experiential learning opportunity that provides students with hands-on experience in a potential career field, supervision and coaching from prospective employers, and the ability to learn professional norms and behaviors. In addition, completing an internship allows students to differentiate themselves in a competitive job market. Students should begin planning for an internship by the beginning of the junior year and can complete the internship in the junior or senior year. An internship for credit can count in the 12 elective units in the major.
Career Information in Letters and Sciences (LSINDP 399) is a 1-credit course that focuses on transition to career and graduate school opportunities; identifying skills, strengths, and work values; creating effective job search materials; and, developing a networking strategy.
Fourth Year: All students must earn at least 120 credits and complete undergraduate degree requirements to graduate. Students who move efficiently through the coursework in this major could add a certificate without extending time to degree. Completion of a certificate enables you to acquire additional tools for your toolbox by focusing on a specific skill that will complement your degree program and deepen knowledge in an area that is desirable to future employers.
Graduation: Students should apply for graduation one full semester prior to their intended graduation date.
Economics (BA)
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ENGLISH 1011 | 3 | ENGLISH 102 | 3 |
| MATH 139 | 3 | MATH 143 | 3 |
| CORE 140 | 3 | ECON 2013 | 3 |
| BA World Language course 2 | 4 | CORE 130 | 3 |
| INTRAUNV 104 | 1 | BA World Language Course | 4 |
| PEGNRL 192 | 1 | ||
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ECON 202 | 3 | ECON 245 | 3 |
| MATH 243 or 250 | 4-5 | BEINDP 290 | 2 |
| CORE 110 | 3 | COMM 110 | 3 |
| Elective (HA-A, HA-G, or HA-H) | 3 | U.S. Racial/Ethnic Diversity Course (DV) | 3 |
| Minor Course4 | 3 | ||
| 13-14 | 14 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ECON 301 | 3 | ECON 302 | 3 |
| Economics 300/400-level Elective | 3 | ECON 345 | 3 |
| University Requirement Lab Science (NSWL) course | 4-5 | Economics 300/400-level Elective | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | CORE 390 | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| 16-17 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| Economics 300/400-level Elective | 3 | Economics 300/400-level Elective | 3 |
| Economics 300/400-level Elective | 3 | BA 300/400 Beadth Requirement Course | 3 |
| BA 300/400 Beadth Requirement course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Electives to total 120 (if needed) | 4 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Total Units: 120-122 | |||
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The math and English courses you will take during your first year will depend on UW System placement exam scores or ACT/SAT subscores. This four-year plan reflects the math and English courses most common for students in this major. All students are encouraged to complete placement testing prior to attending Warhawks SOAR.
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For the Bachelor of Arts degree requirements, students must complete two semesters of a world language or demonstrate proficiency in a world language through the second level on the UW System placement test in Spanish, French, or German. Students who are native speakers of a language other than English are eligible to waive the language requirement.
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The curriculum in the Economics major is flexible and allows students to move through the coursework in many ways. This plan is for the Economics major offered through the College of Letters and Sciences. See the College of Business and Economics webpage for information on the Economics BBA degree.
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This program requires a minor. Students are encouraged to start thinking about selecting a minor in the second year.
First Year: Joining a university-sponsored club and actively participating is strongly encouraged. Involvement in a club or activity will help you develop interpersonal skills, give you the opportunity to learn and practice leadership skills, and adds to your resume.
Second Year: Undergraduate research is highly recommended for students who have an interest in attending graduate school in the future. Completing a directed research project with a faculty mentor has many benefits: it develops a student’s critical thinking and writing abilities, signals to graduate school programs that a student is prepared for independent research of their own, and it can provide a student with financial support since many undergraduate research opportunities are paid.
Many students plan a study abroad experience during their sophomore year. Travel opportunities can be found through the Center for Global Education. In addition, faculty routinely organize and lead travel study courses that involve in-class learning during the semester followed by a short-term travel experience either in the US or abroad.
Third Year: An internship (Economics 493) is not required for the major but can be a great opportunity for practical experience. An internship is an experiential learning opportunity that provides students with hands-on experience in a potential career field, supervision and coaching from prospective employers, and the ability to learn professional norms and behaviors. In addition, completing an internship allows students to differentiate themselves in a competitive job market. Students should begin planning for an internship by the beginning of the junior year and can complete the internship in the junior or senior year. An internship for credit can count in the 12 elective units in the major.
Career Information in Letters and Sciences (LSINDP 399) is a 1-credit course that focuses on transition to career and graduate school opportunities; identifying skills, strengths, and work values; creating effective job search materials; and, developing a networking strategy.
Fourth Year: All students must earn at least 120 credits and complete undergraduate degree requirements to graduate. Students who move efficiently through the coursework in this major could add a certificate without extending time to degree. Completion of a certificate enables you to acquire additional tools for your toolbox by focusing on a specific skill that will complement your degree program and deepen knowledge in an area that is desirable to future employers.
Graduation: Students should apply for graduation one full semester prior to their intended graduation date.