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Economics Department

BA - Economics

A general and flexible program to allow for a variety of student objectives. Each course used to satisfy the requirements for the major must be completed with a minimum grade of "C-".


Course Requirements

General Education Requirements48
Of the 51 units required by the university, 3 may be satisfied by specified major and support requirements. Consult major advisor for details.
American Institutions(6)
Of the 6 units required by the university, all may be satisfied within general education requirements as specified in the schedule of classes.
Physical Education2
Requirements for the Major42
Required Courses18
ECON 001A, ECON 001B, ECON 003, ECON 101 and ECON 102
Area Courses12
Choose four courses from at least two of:
International Economics: ECON 112, ECON 136, ECON 158
Financial Economics: ECON 135, ECON 137A, ECON 137B, ECON 139
Public Policy Economics: ECON 121, ECON 132, ECON 141, ECON 151, ECON 166
Quantitative Methods: ECON 103, ECON 104, ECON 138
Economics Electives12
Select 100-level courses within the Economics Department.
Electives28
A minor in a field recommended by the advisor is encouraged.

Total Units:120