A concentration in Economics may be established through completion of 36 credits following a standard four-year curriculum of basic and advanced study in macro- and microeconomics analysis and in applied fields of economics such as monetary economics, international economics, public finance, economic development, industrial economics, economic history and labor economics. Studies to develop quantitative competence are a prerequisite. This concentration requires a minimum of 36 credits.

Concentration Requirements:

Requirement	Credits	Examples
Principles of Macroeconomics	3 credits
Principles of Microeconomics	3 credits
Money and Financial Institutions	3 credits
International Economics	3 credits
Intermediate Macroeconomics	3 credits
Intermediate Microeconomics or Managerial Economics	3 credits
Electives in Economics	15 credits	History of Economic Thought, Labor Economics, Public Finance, Financial Economics, Comparative Economics, Economics of Health Care, Economics of Third World Countries, Economics of Poverty, Economics Development
Capstone	3 credits	ECO 499 (Culminating course in concentration)
TOTAL	36
Pre-requisite: Statistics	3 credits

Note: Only grades of C of higher may be included in the concentration.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who graduate with a concentration in Economics will be able to:

1. explain how market systems function, including supply and demand, resource allocation, government regulation effects, and the influence of global factors;
2. discuss the effects of fiscal and monetary policy;
3. explain how financial institutions function, including the Federal Reserve Bank, the U.S. banking system, and international influences;
4. recognize the factors causing inflation, unemployment, growth, and recession;
5. explain industry structure and organization;
6. explain global economic concepts; including international trade, balance of payments and foreign currency exchange;
7. critically explain the complex interrelationships among economic factors;
8. use quantitative skills for economic problem solving;
9. apply communication skills directly related to economics terminology; and
10. analyze economic policies and contribute to public discussions of economic issues.

Concentration Plan of Study Forms

The concentration plan of study (CPS) is the tool you will use to plan your degree completion program. The CPS form offers information on how subject requirements can be met. You may download the form below as a Microsoft Word document (form will open in a new window). To request a course subsitution in a CPS, use the Request for Substitution Form. Additional information on the concentration is also available in the Official Catalog.

• Economics CPS Form

Please Note: for prospective students this form should simply serve as a guide. Once you have matriculated (enrolled), you will receive personalized degree planning advice from your Academic Counselor.