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Applied Economics - BS


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College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences

Department of Applied Economics

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  • Following is a sample four-year plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
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Minimum University Requirements

Total Credits 120

 

Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)

2.00 GPA
Credits of C- or better 100 Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above) 40
Total USU Credits 30 Upper-division USU Credits 20
USU Credits within the Major 10 Credits in Minor (if required) 12
Credits in Major see below Credits in American Institutions 3
General Education Requirements   see link University Studies Depth Requirements   see link
NOTES: The highest math requirement for this degree is STAT 2300: Business Statistics (QL) 

 

Admissions Requirements for this Program

New freshmen Admitted to USU in Good Standing

 

Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU 2.5 GPA

First Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 

Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

APEC 1600: Natural Resources and American Economic Institutions (BAI)    3     APEC 2010: Introduction to Microeconomics (BSS)  or ECN 2010: Introduction to Microeconomics (BSS)   3  or 3    
ENGL 1010: Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose (CL1)   3     DATA 2100: Data and Information in Business /DATA 1100: Excel for Business Analysis  or CS 1400: Introduction to Computer Science–CS 1   3 /1  or 4    
Elective 3   ENGL 2010: Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode (CL2)    3    
USU 1330 Civilization: Creative Arts (BCA)   3     MATH 1100: Calculus Techniques (QL)  or MATH 1210: Calculus I (QL)    3  or 4    
Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS)  Course 3 or 4   Breadth Life Sciences (BLS)  Course  3  
Total Recommended Credits: 15 or 16   Total Recommended Credits: 16 or 17  
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Second Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 

Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

ACCT 2010: Financial Accounting Principles   3     APEC 4010: Intermediate Microeconomics    3    
APEC 3310: Analytical Methods in Applied Economics (QI)   3     ASTE 3050: Technical and Professional Communication Principles (CI)  or BUS 3200: Business Communication (CI)  or ENGR 3080: Technical Communication for Engineers (CI)   3  or 3  or 3    
STAT 2300: Business Statistics (QL)  or STAT 2000: Statistical Methods (QI)   4  or 4     Depth Life and Physical Sciences (DSC)  Course 3  
GEOG 1800: Introduction to Geographic Information Sciences   3     Breadth Humanities (BHU)  Course 3  
APEC 3012: Introduction to Natural Resource and Regional Economics (DSS)   3     Elective  3  
Total Recommended Credits: 16   Total Recommended Credits: 15  
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Third Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 

Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

APEC Electives 6   APEC Elective  

Upper-Division APEC, ECN or FIN Elective 

3   APEC, ECN or FIN Elective  
APEC 5330: Applied Econometrics (QI)   3     APEC 5560: Natural Resource and Environmental Economics   3    
Elective 3   Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA)  / Communications Intensive (CI)  Course 3  
      Elective 3  
Total Recommended Credits: 15   Total Recommended Credits: 15  
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Fourth Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 

Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

APEC Elective   APEC 5950: Applied Economics Policy Analysis   3    
Upper-Division APEC, ECN or FIN Elective   Electives  
Electives 9        
Total Recommended Credits: 15   Total Recommended Credits: 12  
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The Applied Economics major emphasizes the development of quantitative skills in and a deeper understanding of economic theory, with practical applications to societal problems. The degree is designed with flexibility for students to specialize in energy, law and policy, water and natural resources, environmental management, or quantitative analysis. While this program provides a solid base for individuals desirous of careers in the public or private sector, it is also an excellent preparation for graduate studies in economics, agricultural economics, natural resources, business, or law. The Applied Economics degree provides an excellent background for work in federal, state, and local government, as well as in the private sector. Graduates of this program are now working in positions involving the analysis of prices and markets, preparation of economic feasibility studies, and preparing economic forecasts.

Students must complete the General Education Requirements .

Students must also complete the University Studies Depth Requirements .

To graduate with a major in Applied Economics, a student must have an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Several of the required courses listed for this major will meet general education and university studies requirements. For more detailed information about courses and the recommended sequence for taking them, see the APEC academic advisor in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences Student Services Center, Lisa Allen (lisa.allen@usu.edu, 435-797-0454).

Note:


The regular calculus series (MATH 1210  and MATH 1220 ) is recommended for students contemplating graduate studies in economics.

Suggested Areas of Specialization


The B.S. Applied Economics degree is designed with several free elective courses. Below are some suggested areas of specialization that would complement the degree and give students some very marketable skill sets. It is suggested that students take a minimum of four courses from an area to achieve an adequate level of competency. There are also minors that can be obtained in most of these areas.

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