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Economics Minor

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Economics Minor: Gain Proficiency in Economic Analysis and Prepare for Diverse Career Paths

The Economics minor is designed for non-economics majors seeking to gain proficiency in economic analysis. To complete the minor, students must earn a minimum of 18 credits in Economics, beginning with the required courses: ECON 0101 - Principles of Macroeconomics and ECON 0102 - Principles of Microeconomics. This program provides a comprehensive understanding of economic relationships relevant to contemporary issues, equipping students to analyze social and economic policies.

With a diverse selection of elective courses, students can tailor their studies to their interests, preparing for careers in business or government, or pursuing graduate studies in economics, business, law, or public administration. Elective offerings include topics such as Intermediate Microeconomics, Money and Banking, Labor Economics, and International Economics, among others. This well-rounded curriculum not only enhances analytical skills but also enriches the academic experience across various disciplines.

Program Highlights

  • Required courses - 18 credits
  • Complete core courses in macroeconomics and microeconomics, plus a range of electives
  • Enhance analytical skills to address contemporary economic issues
  • Prepare for careers in business, government, and graduate studies in economics or law

Course Requirements

Program Description

The Economics minor program is intended for non‑economics majors who choose to achieve some proficiency in economic analysis. It involves a minimum of eighteen credits in Economics.

The program in economics is designed to develop an understanding of economic relationships in contemporary life in order to equip a student to analyze economic issues of social and economic policy. This includes a systematic introduction to the basic theoretical and empirical techniques of economics. The program seeks to accommodate a broad range of student interests including preparation for careers in business or government, and graduate school in economics, business, law, or public administration.

Required Courses Economics Minor - 6 Credits

 

Elective Courses Economics Minor - 12 Credits

 

What Can You Do with an Economics Minor?

An Economics minor can open up various career paths and opportunities, including:

  • Business Analyst
  • Consultant
  • Financial Analyst
  • Graduate Studies
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Policy Analyst
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Hands-On Learning and Skill Development

At À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, pursuing a minor in economics will immerse you in a diverse array of courses and activities designed to enhance your ability to critically assess economic issues on local, national, and global scales. You will be part of a vibrant academic community, benefiting from expert guidance, peer collaboration, and valuable hands-on learning experiences. As an economics minor, you will participate in interactive classroom activities and learn data analysis skills in a computer lab, where you’ll conduct econometric analysis.

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Economics Minor