ECONOMICS CONCENTRATION
The contemporary economy is characterized by rapid change and increasing interdependence.
The economics concentration provides a rigorous analytical framework for studying how current and
anticipated changes influence consumers, the private sector, and government. The use of economic
models to understand both historical and contemporary issues is stressed throughout the curriculum.
With an economics background, you can pursue career opportunities in business, industry,
government, and private agencies. This concentration prepares you for intellectual enrichment and
advanced academic and professional training.
We recommend that students complete the
McGhee Core
Curriculum before the following requirements.
Prerequisites and Recommended Courses
Before starting the concentration, students must have completed Introduction to Macroeconomics and Introduction to Microeconomics. Mathematical Economics/Y26.0353 is required as a prerequisite for the Methods and Theory courses and Statistical Methods in Economics/Y26.0354 is a prerequisite for all Group 2 Economics courses.
Methods and Theory (8 Credits)
Students must take Intermediate Macroeconomics/Y26.0342 and Intermediate Microeconomics/Y26.0341.
Concentration Courses (16 Credits)
Students are required to complete eight credits from each of the following categories.
Group 1
All have Introduction to Macroeconomics and Introduction to Microeconomics as prerequisites.
Group 2
All have Intermediate Macroeconomics/Y26.0342, Intermediate Microeconomics/Y26.0341, and Statistical Methods in Economics/Y26.0354 as prerequisites.
Major Requirements (20 Credits)
Course may be used for Major Requirements Only. In addition to other Social Sciences courses, it is recommended that students take at least 12 credits in Economics.
Free Electives (26 - 28 Credits)
Students select 26 - 28 credits from McGhee course offerings in consultation with their advisors.
Graduation Project (4 Credits)
Students select one option in consultation with their advisors.
