Bachelor of Science
The B.S. degree in economics is designed to emphasize the quantitative aspects of economics. Students will focus more attention on mathematical and statistical analysis, and will develop more computer skills. Policy analysis, the central focus of the B.A. program, will not be excluded from the B.S. program, however, the analytical techniques emphasized in the two programs will differ. A B.S. degree in economics formally acknowledges the unique curricula and skills associated with its plan of study. B.S. courses are not closed to enrollment from B.A. economics majors, nor the general student body.
Degree Requirements
Course |
Credits |
|
EC 11 |
Introduction to Microeconomics |
3 |
|
EC 12 |
Introduction to Macroeconomics |
3 |
|
EC 204 |
Intermediate Microeconomic Theory |
3 |
Fall semester |
EC 204L |
Intermediate Microeconomic Theory Lab |
1 |
|
EC 205 |
Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory |
3 |
Spring semester |
EC 205L |
Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory Lab |
1 |
|
EC 278 |
Statistics |
4 |
|
EC 290 |
Mathematical Economics |
3 |
|
EC 380 |
Econometrics |
3 |
|
| |
3 Economics electives, with no more than 2 at the 100 level |
9 |
|
Total Program: |
33 |
|
- Required Math Courses:*
- MA 121 Applied Calculus I
- MA 122 Applied Calculus II
- Suggested Courses:**
- MA 211 Applied Matrix Theory
- MA 225 Applied Calculus III
- MA 235 Linear Algebra
- MA 341 Linear Programming
- EC 398 Senior Seminar
* If a student has taken MA 17 (Intro to Prob. and Stats.) and MA 19 (Intro to Calc.) and decides to earn a B.S. in economics, they would, in addition, need to complete MA 122 (App. Calc. II). B.S. students who take three of the suggested math courses will also earn a minor in math.
** Other course suggestions depend upon the student's particular career objectives. Please see our departmental brochure for details. | 
