Economics B.A./ B.S.
Objectives
A bachelor’s degree in economics provides students with a broad understanding of the economy and the ability to analyze data and develop workable solutions to the world’s economic problems. The program emphasizes logical and analytical thinking and prepares students for a wide range of professional careers in industry, government, and education.
- Gain a working knowledge of how markets work, how to analyze data and trends, and how to effectively communicate economic analysis and results.
- Apply a variety of microeconomic models to explain consumer and business behavior.
- Apply economic analysis to understand how changes in economic conditions, including government intervention, affect individuals, markets, and the economy.
- Learn to organize, interpret, and describe economic data and to apply statistical analysis to inform decision making.
Degree Requirements
Total Semester Credit Hours=120
University Core Curriculum (42 hours)
Minimum GPA
A minimum grade-point average of 2.0 in upper-division economics courses, and a minimum of 12 upper division hours of economics taken at this university.
Minimum Grade
A minimum grade of "C" in any economic course accepted for graduation.
Required Preparation Courses (12 hours, may be part of Core Curriculum)
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra [TCCN: MATH 1314] | |
| or | |
| MATH 1324 | Mathematics for Business and Economics I [TCCN: MATH 1324] | |
| MATH 1342 | Statistics [TCCN: MATH 1342] | |
| MATH 1325 | Mathematics for Business and Economics II [TCCN: MATH 1325] | |
| COSC 1307 | Introduction to Information Systems Software [TCCN: BCIS 1305] | |
Economics Courses
A minimum of 30 hours in economics, of which 24 must be upper division, as follows:
Required Economics Courses (18 hours)
Economic Electives (12 hours)
A minimum of 12 hours of upper division economics electives chosen with advisor approval (may include 6 hours of FINA courses).
A minor of 18 hours chosen in consultation with the student’s advisor
FOR THE BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE: At least four semesters of a single foreign language or a satisfactory grade on a written examination approved by the foreign language faculty
Electives
Economics B.A. Recommended Four-Year Curriculum
Freshman Year
First Semester (15 hrs.)
| ENGL 1301 | College Composition I [TCCN: ENGL 1301] | |
| MATH 1324 | Mathematics for Business and Economics I [TCCN: MATH 1324] | |
| HIST 1301 | United States History I [TCCN: HIST 1301] | |
| POLS 2305 | Introductory American Government [TCCN: GOVT 2305] | |
| | Creative Arts (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
Second Semester (15 hrs.)
| ENGL 1302 | College Composition II [TCCN: ENGL 1302] | |
| MATH 1325 | Mathematics for Business and Economics II [TCCN: MATH 1325] | |
| HIST 1302 | United States History II [TCCN: HIST 1302] | |
| POLS 2306 | Introductory Texas Politics [TCCN: GOVT 2306] | |
| | Life and Physical Sciences (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
Sophomore Year
First Semester (15 hrs.)
| ECON 2301 | Principles of Macroeconomics [TCCN: ECON 2301] | |
| COSC 1307 | Introduction to Information Systems Software [TCCN: BCIS 1305] | |
| SPCM 1311 | Introduction to Communication Studies [TCCN: SPCH 1311] | |
| PHIL 1301 | Introduction to Philosophy [TCCN: PHIL 1301] | |
| | Life and Physical Sciences (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
Second Semester (15 hrs.)
| ECON 2302 | Principles of Microeconomics [TCCN: ECON 2302] | |
| MATH 1342 | Statistics [TCCN: MATH 1342] | |
| POLS 2306 | Introductory Texas Politics [TCCN: GOVT 2306] | |
| PHIL 2303 | Introduction to Logic [TCCN: PHIL 2303] | |
| SOCI 1301 | Introduction to Sociology [TCCN: SOCI 1301] | |
Junior Year
First Semester (15 hrs.)
| ECON 3314 | Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis | |
| | Upper-Division Economics Elective | |
| | Minor Elective | |
| | Foreign Language | |
| | Elective | |
Second Semester (15 hrs.)
| ECON 3317 | Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis | |
| ECON 4355 | Econometrics | |
| | Minor Elective | |
| | Upper-Division Minor Elective | |
| | Foreign Language | |
Senior Year
First Semester (15 hrs.)
| | Upper-Division Economics Elective | |
| | Upper-Division Economics Elective | |
| | Upper-Division Minor Elective | |
| | Upper-Division Minor Elective | |
| | Upper-Division Foreign Language | |
Second Semester (15 hrs.)
| ECON 4320 | Managerial Economics | |
| | Upper-Division Economics Elective | |
| | Upper-Division Minor Elective | |
| | Upper-Division Foreign Language | |
| | Elective | |
Economics B.S. Recommended Four-Year Curriculum
Freshman Year
First Semester (15 hrs.)
| ENGL 1301 | College Composition I [TCCN: ENGL 1301] | |
| MATH 1324 | Mathematics for Business and Economics I [TCCN: MATH 1324] | |
| HIST 1301 | United States History I [TCCN: HIST 1301] | |
| POLS 2305 | Introductory American Government [TCCN: GOVT 2305] | |
| | Creative Arts (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
Second Semester (15 hrs.)
| ENGL 1302 | College Composition II [TCCN: ENGL 1302] | |
| MATH 1325 | Mathematics for Business and Economics II [TCCN: MATH 1325] | |
| HIST 1302 | United States History II [TCCN: HIST 1302] | |
| POLS 2306 | Introductory Texas Politics [TCCN: GOVT 2306] | |
| | Life and Physical Sciences (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
Sophomore Year
First Semester (15 hrs.)
| ECON 2301 | Principles of Macroeconomics [TCCN: ECON 2301] | |
| COSC 1307 | Introduction to Information Systems Software [TCCN: BCIS 1305] | |
| SPCM 1311 | Introduction to Communication Studies [TCCN: SPCH 1311] | |
| PHIL 1301 | Introduction to Philosophy [TCCN: PHIL 1301] | |
| | Life and Physical Sciences (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
Second Semester (15 hrs.)
| ECON 2302 | Principles of Microeconomics [TCCN: ECON 2302] | |
| MATH 1342 | Statistics [TCCN: MATH 1342] | |
| POLS 2306 | Introductory Texas Politics [TCCN: GOVT 2306] | |
| PHIL 2303 | Introduction to Logic [TCCN: PHIL 2303] | |
| SOCI 1301 | Introduction to Sociology [TCCN: SOCI 1301] | |
Junior Year
First Semester (15 hrs.)
| ECON 3314 | Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis | |
| | Upper-Division Economics Elective | |
| | Minor Elective | |
| | Elective | |
| | Elective | |
Second Semester (15 hrs.)
| ECON 3317 | Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis | |
| ECON 4355 | Econometrics | |
| | Minor Elective | |
| | Upper-Division Minor Elective | |
| | Elective | |
Senior Year
First Semester (15 hrs.)
| | Upper-Division Economics Elective | |
| | Upper-Division Economics Elective | |
| | Upper-Division Minor Elective | |
| | Upper-Division Minor Elective | |
| | Upper-Division Elective | |
Second Semester (15 hrs.)
| ECON 4320 | Managerial Economics | |
| | Upper-Division Economics Elective | |
| | Upper-Division Minor Elective | |
| | Upper-Division Elective | |
| | Upper-Division Elective | |