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Economics - BA, BS

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Jon M. Huntsman School of Business

Department of Economics and Finance

About This Degree:

Economics is the social science that analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services in order to explain how economies work. Students in the economics major learn how to think critically, solve problems, work with numbers, in addition to a variety of other skills. The program also provides a strong grounding in economic theory, which helps open unique career opportunities that involve policy analysis. Students pursuing economics gain valuable research experience that prepares them for graduate school or various careers in business.

Multiple emphasis options are available in Economics: Economic Theory, Managerial Economics, Prelaw Economics, and International Economics and Trade, Quantitative Economic History, Financial Economics, Business Economics, Econometrics and Data Analysis.

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The highest math requirement for this degree is MATH 1100 - Calculus Techniques (QL) .

Minimum University Requirements

Total Credits: 120
Credits of C- or better: 100
Total credits taken at USU: 30
Credits of upper-division courses required for the major taken at USU: 10
Minimum Grade Point Average (many majors require a higher GPA): 2.0 GPA
Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above): 40
Upper-division credits taken at USU: 20
General Education Requirements
University Studies Requirements
Undergraduate Degree Requirements

Admission Requirements For This Program

First-Year and Transfer Students are admitted to the Huntsman School of Business based on USU’s Admission Requirements.

Current USU Students in good standing qualify for admission into a Huntsman School major.

Huntsman School Admission Details: https://huntsman.usu.edu/undergraduate/apply

Additional Information

Elective credits needed will be determined on an individual basis (a student with continuing education, AP credits, and Language credits may not require additional elective credits).
Completing a minor is recommended to fulfill elective credits.
Individual and professional development opportunities are encouraged, see http://huntsman.usu.edu/programs/ for specific information.
Huntsman School of Business courses are limited to one repeat.

Economics Major Requirements (30-34 credits)

Completion with a 2.5 cumulative and major GPA is required for graduation. All major courses require a grade of C or better. Courses may not be taken on a pass/fail basis.

ECN 1500 - Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles (BAI) 3 credit(s)
ECN 2010 - Introduction to Microeconomics (BSS) 3 credit(s)
ECN 4010 - Intermediate Microeconomics 3 credit(s)
ECN 4020 - Intermediate Macroeconomics 3 credit(s)
ECN 4330 - Introduction to Econometrics (QI) 3 credit(s)
MGT 3050 - Foundations of Business: Capitalism, Markets, and Innovation 3 credit(s)
Choose 3 electives (9 credits) from the Approved Economics Upper-Division Electives listed below.
Select one option:
ECN 3000 - Quantitative Methods in Economics 3 credit(s)
or
MATH 1100 - Calculus Techniques (QL) 3 credit(s) and DATA 3100 - Making Decisions with Data
or
MATH 1210 - Calculus I (QL) 4 credit(s) and DATA 3100 - Making Decisions with Data

Economics Theory Emphasis

ECN 4310 - Mathematical Methods in Economics and Finance I (QI) 3 credit(s)
ECN 5100 - History of Economic Thought 3 credit(s)
Choose 4 electives (12 credits) from the Approved Economics Upper-Division Electives listed below.

Managerial Economics Emphasis

ACCT 2010 - Financial Accounting Principles 3 credit(s)
ACCT 2020 - Managerial Accounting Principles 3 credit(s)
ECN 4310 - Mathematical Methods in Economics and Finance I (QI) 3 credit(s)
ECN 5300 - Industrial Organization-Game Theory 3 credit(s)
FIN 3200 - Fundamentals of Finance I (QI) 3 credit(s)
FIN 3400 - Corporate Finance (QI) 3 credit(s)
MGT 3350 - Legal and Ethical Environment of Business 3 credit(s)
MGT 3700 - Operations Management 3 credit(s)
BUS 3200 - Business Communication (CI) 3 credit(s)
MSLE 3500 - Fundamentals of Marketing 3 credit(s)
Choose 2 electives (6 credits) from the Approved Economics Upper-Division Electives listed below.

International Economics and Trade Emphasis

ECN 3400 - Introduction to Global Economic Institutions and Business Environment (DSS) 3 credit(s)
ECN 5400 - International Trade Theory 3 credit(s)
Choose two of the following courses:
ECN 5300 - Industrial Organization-Game Theory 3 credit(s)
ECN 5950 - Behavioral Economics and Finance (QI) 3 credit(s)
FIN 3200 - Fundamentals of Finance I (QI) 3 credit(s)
FIN 3300 - Fundamentals of Finance II 3 credit(s)
FIN 4300 - International Finance 3 credit(s)
FIN 5600 - Financial Economics 3 credit(s)

Pre-law Emphasis

ECN 3170 - Law and Economics 3 credit(s) or
POLS 3170 - Law and Economics 3 credit(s)
ECN 4310 - Mathematical Methods in Economics and Finance I (QI) 3 credit(s)
ECN 5700 - Economics of Public Choice 3 credit(s)
POLS 1100 - United States Government and Politics (BAI) 3 credit(s)
Choose 2 electives (6 credits) from the Approved Economics Upper-Division Electives listed below and 1 Upper-Division POLS-prefix elective course (3 credits) as approved by your academic advisor.

Quantitative Economic History Emphasis

ECN 3600 - Topics in Economic Development 3 credit(s)
ECN 5160 - Financial Bubbles, Crashes, and Manias 3 credit(s)
ECN 5900 - Economic Policy Analysis 3 credit(s)
MGT 3050 - Foundations of Business: Capitalism, Markets, and Innovation 3 credit(s)
Choose one of the following classes:
ECN 3170 - Law and Economics 3 credit(s)
ECN 5030 - Applied Econometrics 3 credit(s)
ECN 5100 - History of Economic Thought 3 credit(s)
ECN 5500 - Public Economics 3 credit(s)
ECN 5700 - Economics of Public Choice 3 credit(s)

Approved Economics Upper-Division Electives

Select 9 credits from the following courses:

ECN 3000-5999 listed courses
FIN 4410 - Financial Institutions 3 credit(s)
FIN 5095 - Economic and Financial Forecasting 3 credit(s)
FIN 5330 - Financial Econometrics 3 credit(s)
FIN 5600 - Financial Economics 3 credit(s)
POLS 3170 - Law and Economics 3 credit(s)

Open Electives

Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Please consult your Academic Advisor for details.

Total Credits: 120

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