Economics Major

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Program Director: Dr. Ivan Jankovic

Degree Types: Bachelor of Arts (default) or Bachelor of Science (alternative)

The economics major offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of economics. It connects theoretical analysis with business and political economy and allows students to pursue a wide range of careers in academic, business and political arenas.

Major Requirements

Required Courses:

BUS 355 - Principles of Catholic Social Teaching in Business 3 Semester Credit(s) /
CTH 355 - Principles of Catholic Social Teaching in Business 3 Semester Credit(s)
ECN 101 - Economics of Social Issues 3 Semester Credit(s)
ECN 203 - Microeconomics 3 Semester Credit(s)
ECN 204 - Macroeconomics 3 Semester Credit(s)
ECN 303 - Intermediate Microeconomics 3 Semester Credit(s)
ECN 304 - Intermediate Macroeconomics 3 Semester Credit(s)
ECN 320 - Political Economy 3 Semester Credit(s) /
POL 320 - Political Economy 3 Semester Credit(s)
ECN 343 - History of Economic Thought 3 Semester Credit(s)
ECN 344 - Economic Policy Alternatives 3 Semester Credit(s)
ECN 4XX Capstone 3 Semester Credit(s)
HUM 499 - Senior Competency Testing 0 Semester Credit(s)

Math: Choose One

MAT 180 - Elementary Statistics 4 Semester Credit(s)
MAT 215 - Elements of Mathematics 3 Semester Credit(s)

Electives:

Choose One:

BUS 317 - Money and Banking 3 Semester Credit(s)
BUS 435 - Behavioral Finance 3 Semester Credit(s)
ECN 403 - Public Choice 3 Semester Credit(s) /
POL 403 - Public Choice 3 Semester Credit(s)

Choose One:

BUS 420 - International Business 3 Semester Credit(s)
POL 210 - World Politics 3 Semester Credit(s)

Choose One:

BUS 311 - Business Law I 3 Semester Credit(s)
POL 318 - Political Philosophy II 3 Semester Credit(s) /
PHI 318 - Political Philosophy II 3 Semester Credit(s)
POL 414 - United States Constitutional Law 3 Semester Credit(s)

Total: 124 Semester Credits

Program length: 4 academic years / 128 weeks