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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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capacity to use these tools to answer research questions, to assess the effects of policies,
and to critically evaluate research practice and conclusions. An economics major
provides a firm foundation for a career in public policy analysis, banking, finance,
market analysis, business management, or teaching, and for graduate study in
economics, business, public policy, and law.
Upon completion of the economics major, students will be able to
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demonstrate logical analysis using empirical economic theories
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engage in observation and inference from data and apply statistical methods
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formulate empirical theses and research questions
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present economic ideas in writing and speech
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explain the usefulness and limitations of theoretical models and quantitative
methods of economics
Major Requirements
The following courses are required (13 units):
EC 201
EC 202
EC 204 or MA 207
EC 308
EC 309
EC 460
EC 470
MA 231
five additional units in EC at the 300 level or above; BA 372, and
BA 474 are acceptable in fulfilling this requirement
The core courses in the major are two introductory courses (EC 201 and EC 202), two
intermediate courses (EC 308 and EC 309), and introductory courses in calculus and
statistics. It is recommended that these six courses be completed prior to taking other
economics courses at the 300 and 400 level.
Internships, Exploration term projects, and teaching experiences may not count toward
the major.
Minor Requirements
The following courses are required (5 units):
EC 201
EC 202
three elective units in EC at the 300 level or above
Internships, Exploration term projects, and teaching experience may not count toward the
minor.