Course Classification
The course offerings in the Department of Economics and Business are classified into two groups:
- Course numbering that starts with “ECON” can be used to satisfy a requirement for only for majors economics and quantitative economics.
- Course numbering that starts with “BUSN” can be used to satisfy a requirement for only a major in business.
Economics Major
| First Year | Sophomore | Junior | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECON 101 | MATH Cognates [See Economics additional notes] | Study Abroad | SIP |
| MATH Cognates [See Economics additional notes] | ECON 2xx | ECON 305 and/or 306 | ECON 3xx |
| ECON 2xx [See Economics additional notes] | ECON 305 and/or 306 | ECON 3xx | ECON 4xx |
Additional Notes
Math Cognates include: (i) a calculus course (MATH 112 or MATH 110 and 111), (ii) a statistics course (ECON 160 or MATH 260).1
ECON 2xx: One course in economics (i.e., ECON) at 200-level is required before taking ECON 305 and 306.
| Required Courses for Major |
|---|
| ECON 101 MATH 112 or (MATH 110 & 111) ECON 160 or MATH 260 ECON 2xx ECON 305 and 306 ECON 3xx ECON 4xx |
More Information on Required Courses
A total of ten courses, including the two math cognates, are required. In addition to ECON 305 and 306, two of the courses must be at the 300-level or 400-level. Furthermore, one of these two courses must be at the 400 level (Note: both may be at the 400-level). (For more information see the major requirements)
Quantitative Economics Major
| First Year | Sophomore | Junior | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECON 101 | MATH Cognates ii, iii [See Quantitative Economics additional notes] | Study Abroad | SIP |
| MATH Cognates i, ii [See Quantitative Economics additional notes] | ECON 2xx | MATH Cognates iii and/ iv | MATH Cognates iii/ iv |
| ECON 2xx [See Quantitative Economics additional notes] | ECON 305 and 306 | ECON 350 and 360 | ECON 4xx |
Additional Notes- Quantitative Economics
Math Cognates include: (i) a calculus course (MATH 112 or MATH 110 and 111), (ii) a statistics course (ECON 160 or MATH 260).1 (iii) MATH 113 Calculus II (iv) MATH 240 Linear Algebra and Vectors
ECON 2xx: One course in economics (i.e., ECON) at 200-level is required before taking ECON 305 and 306.
| Required Courses for Major |
|---|
| ECON 101 MATH 112 or (MATH 110 & 111) ECON 160 or MATH 260 ECON 2xx ECON 305 and 306 ECON 350 or ECON 491, and 360 MATH 113 and MATH240 ECON 4xx |
More Information on Required Courses-Quantitative Economics
A total of twelve courses, including the four math cognates, are required. In addition to ECON 305, 306, 350/491 and 360, three additional economic elective courses are required. Furthermore, one of these elective courses must be at the 400 level (For more information see the quantitative economics major requirements).
Business Major
| First Year | Sophomore | Junior | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECON 101 | MATH Cognates [See Business additional notes] | Study Abroad | SIP |
| BUSN 150 [See business additional notes] | BUSN 2xx | ECON 305 and/or 306 | BUSN 3xx |
| MATH Cognates [See business additional notes] | ECON 305 and/or 306 | BUSN 3xx | BUSN 4xx |
| BUS 2xx |
Additional Notes
Math Cognates include: (i) a calculus course (MATH 112 or MATH 110 and 111), (ii) a statistics course (BUSN 160 or MATH 260).
BUSN 2xx: One course in business (i.e., BUSN) at 200-level is required before taking ECON 305 and 306.
BUSN 100: This course will count as BUSN 150 if taken during the 2023-2024 academic year or in Fall 2024.
| Required Courses for Major |
|---|
| ECON 101 MATH 112 or (MATH 110 & 111) BUSN 160 or MATH 260 BUSN 2xx ECON 305 and 306 BUSN 3xx BUSN 4xx |
More Information on Required Courses
A total of eleven courses, including the two math cognates, are required. In addition to ECON 305 and 306, two of the courses must be at the 300-level or 400-level. Furthermore, one of these two courses must be at the 400 level (Note: both may be at the 400-level). (For more information see the major requirements)