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Economics - Minor

The Economics minor is the study of how people make decisions in response to incentives. The minor examines a range of topics, including individual decisions regarding risk, firm strategies regarding their competitors and the role of the government in the financial system and broader economy. Students study specific areas of public policy concern such as health care, environmental problems, economic development and international trade. Problem-solving and analytical skills are emphasized throughout the program.

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Minor in Economics

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Minor in Economics allows students to enhance their education with specialized knowledge in economics studies. This minor provides additional career prospects in the economics sector.

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Program Information for Economics - Minor

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Conceptualize and analyze problems using economic concepts and reasoning.
  2. Critically analyze alternative economic policy proposals.
  3. Utilize analytic techniques that are used extensively in economics to formulate and test hypotheses.
Admissions for Economics - Minor

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

To declare the Economics minor, students must have a minimum 2.000 overall Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University GPA. No Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University GPA is required if the student is a first-semester freshman or transfer student admitted in good standing.

Coursework

Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements
ECON 22060PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
ECON 22061PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
ECON 32040INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMIC THEORY AND APPLICATIONS 3
or ECON 32041 INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMIC THEORY AND POLICY
Economics (ECON) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level) 19
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18
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Economics upper-division electives may include ECON 32040 or ECON 32041 if not previously taken to fulfill minor requirements and with advisor approval.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • It is highly recommended that students declaring the Economics minor complete at least one mathematics course at the MATH 11010 level or higher before registering for upper-division economics courses.
  • Student may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ (in residence).
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Career Enhancement

Students completing the Minor in Economics at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University can explore additional career opportunities in the economics sector, enhancing their primary field of study.