Bachelor of Science in Economics
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Economic literacy
- Students will engage in the systematic study of foundational economic concepts and relate them to economic problems and phenomena faced by people and firms.
Economic theory
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- Students will use mathematical models, relational diagrams, and optimization techniques from microeconomic and macroeconomic theory to analyze real world economic problems and generate testable predictions about economic phenomena.
Empirical economics
- Students will apply quantitative statistical analysis and experimental methods to conduct data-driven inference, interpret figures and statistical tables, test theories, and identify causal relationships.
Economic citizenship
- Students will employ economic reasoning and quantitative techniques to evaluate and critique economic policies, arguments, and social problems, with a particular emphasis on the role economics plays in advancing human well-being for the poor and disadvantaged.
Required Courses
Required Prerequisite (4 units)
Foundation Courses (24 units)
- MATH 109 - Calculus I or ECON 120 - Economic Methods
- ECON 111 - Principles of Microeconomics and ECON 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics; or ECON 110 - Introductory Economics
- ECON 311 - Intermediate Microeconomics or ECON 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
One of the following:
- ECON 230 - Environmental Economics
- ECON 261 - Economics of Life and Death
- ECON 280 - The Global Economy
- ECON 283 - Economies of Asia
Capstone (4 units)
Choose either ECON 425 or ECON 427.
Electives (16 units)
At least 4 units must be of a 400-level course and no more than 4 units may be of 200-level courses.
First-Year
| Fall | Units |
|---|---|
| 4 | |
| Core E: | 4 |
| Core | 4 |
| Core | 4 |
| Total Semester Units | 16 |
| Spring | Units |
| Core E: | 4 |
| or (Prerequisite ) | 4 |
| Core | 4 |
| Core | 4 |
| Total Semester Units | 16 |
Sophomore Year
| Fall | Units |
|---|---|
| 4 | |
| 4 | |
| Core/Language - Course 1 | 4 |
| Core | 4 |
| Total Semester Units | 16 |
| Spring | Units |
| 4 | |
| ECON Elective (Upper Division) | 4 |
| Core/Language-Course 2/Minor | 4 |
| Core/Minor | 4 |
| Total Semester Units | 16 |
Junior Year
| Fall | Units |
|---|---|
| ECON Elective (Upper Division) | 4 |
| ECON Elective (Upper Division) | 4 |
| Core/Language/Minor | 4 |
| Core/Minor | 4 |
| Total Semester Units | 16 |
| Spring | Units |
| 4 | |
| ECON Elective (Upper Division) | 4 |
| Core/Language/Minor | 4 |
| Core/Minor | 4 |
| Total Semester Units | 16 |
Senior Year
| Fall | Units |
|---|---|
| (If not already complete) | 4 |
| Core/Language/Minor/General Elective (if needed) | 4 |
| Core/Minor/General Elective (if needed) | 4 |
| Total Semester Units | 12 |
| Spring | Units |
| Core/Language/Minor/General Elective (if needed) | 4 |
| Core/Minor/General Elective (if needed) | 4 |
| Core/Minor/General Elective (if needed) | 4 |
| Total Semester Units | 12 |
*This information is subject to change, the degree planner is a sample, and students should consult with the department for any updated information.