Bachelor of Arts in Economics

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Requirements

The major requires at least 30 credit hours (36 with Addenda Requirements), including the requirements listed below.

Fundamentals of Economics I. One (1) course:
- ECON-B 251 Fundamentals of Economics for Business I
- ECON-E 251
- ECON-S 251 Fundamentals of Economics for Business I: Honors
ECON-B 251 Fundamentals of Economics for Business I
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
First course in a two-course sequence that introduces business students to essential economic concepts. Examines the economic notions of cost and gains from trade, determinants of economic growth, consumer and firm behavior in competitive and non-competitive environments, the effects of taxation, externalities, moral hazard and adverse selection, and basic game theory.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of ECON-B 251 or ECON-E 251.
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ECON-S 251 Fundamentals of Economics for Business I: Honors

Credits
3
Prerequisites
Must be a Hutton Honors student
Description
First in a two-course sequence that introduces honors business students to essential economic concepts. Examines economic notions of cost and gains from trade, determinants of economic growth, consumer and firm behavior in competitive and non-competitive environments, effects of taxation, externalities, moral hazard and adverse selection, and basic game theory.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of ECON-S 251, ECON-B 251, or ECON-E 251.
Fundamentals of Economics II. One (1) course:
- ECON-B 252 Fundamentals of Economics for Business II
- ECON-E 252 Fundamentals of Economics II
ECON-B 252 Fundamentals of Economics for Business II
Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECON-B 251
Description
Continuation of Fundamental of Economics for Business I. After a review of the major types of markets, explores macroeconomic concepts, beginning with measurement and the National Income Accounts, and then moving to cycle fluctuations and performance of stock markets. Concludes with microeconomic and macroeconomic perspectives in two areas: labor markets and globalization will applications in business contexts.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of ECON-B 252 or ECON-E 252.
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ECON-E 252 Fundamentals of Economics II
Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECON-E 251 or ECON-B 251
Description
Continuation of Fundamental of Economics I. After a review of the major types of markets, explores macroeconomic concepts, beginning with measurement and the National Income Accounts, and then moving to cycle fluctuations and performance of stock markets. Concludes with microeconomic and macroeconomic perspectives in two areas: labor markets and globalization.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of ECON-E 252 or ECON-B 252.
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Intermediate Microeconomic Theory. One (1) course:
- ECON-E 321 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
- ECON-S 321 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory: Honors
ECON-E 321 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECON-B 251 or ECON-E 251; and MATH-J 113, MATH-M 119, MATH-V 119, MATH-M 211, or MATH-S 211
Description
Develops economic models of both consumer and firm behavior, including non-strategic and strategic interactions. Models of market structure and behavior focus on price and output determination and include circumstances in which markets may succeed or fail to deliver socially beneficial outcomes.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of ECON-E 321 or ECON-S 321.
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ECON-S 321 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory: Honors
Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECON-B 251 or ECON-E 251; and MATH-J 113, MATH-M 119, MATH-V 119, MATH-M 211, or MATH-S 211
Description
Designed for students of superior ability. Covers same core material as ECON-E 321.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of ECON-E 321 or ECON-S 321.
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Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory. One (1) course:
- ECON-E 322 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory
- ECON-S 322 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory: Honors
ECON-E 322 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory
Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECON-E 252 or ECON-B 252; and ECON-E 321 or ECON-S 321
Description
National income accounting; theory of income, employment, and price level. Countercyclical and other public policy measures.
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ECON-S 322 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory: Honors
Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECON-E 252 or ECON-B 252 and ECON-E 321 or ECON-S 321; Hutton Honors student
Description
Designed for students of superior ability. Covers same core material as ECON-E 322 and substitutes for ECON-E 322 as a prerequisite for other courses.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of ECON-S 322 or ECON-E 322.
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Statistics. One (1) course:
- ECON-E 370 Statistical Analysis for Business and Economics
- ECON-S 370 Statistical Analysis for Business and Economics: Honors
ECON-E 370 Statistical Analysis for Business and Economics
Credits
3
Prerequisites
MATH-M 118, MATH-S 118, or MATH-V 118
Notes
R: ECON-E 252 or ECON-B 252 and MATH-M 119
Description
Lectures emphasize the use of basic probability concepts and statistical theory in the estimation and testing of single parameter and multivariate relationships. In computer labs, using Microsoft Excel, each student calculates descriptive statistics, probabilities, and least squares regression coefficients in situations based on current business and economic events.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of ANTH-A 306, CJUS-K 300, ECON-E 370, ECON-S 370, MATH-K 300, MATH-K 310, POLS-Y 395, PSY-K 300, PSY-K 310, SOC-S 371, SPEA-K 300, SPH-Q 381, STAT-K 310, STAT-S 300, STAT-S 301, or STAT-S 303.
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ECON-S 370 Statistical Analysis for Business and Economics: Honors
Credits
3
Prerequisites
MATH-M 118, MATH-S 118, or MATH-V 118; and Hutton Honors student
Notes
R: MATH-M 119 and ECON-E 252 or ECON-B 252
Description
Honors course. Designed for students of superior ability. Covers same core material as ECON-E 370.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of ANTH-A 306, CJUS-K 300, ECON-E 370, ECON-S 370, MATH-K 300, MATH-K 310, POLS-Y 395, PSY-K 300, PSY-K 310, SOC-S 371, SPEA-K 300, SPH-Q 381, STAT-K 310, STAT-S 300, STAT-S 301, or STAT-S 303.
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Econometrics. One (1) course:
- ECON-E 371 Introduction to Applied Econometrics
- ECON-E 471 Econometric Theory and Practice I
- ECON-S 371 Introduction to Applied Econometrics: Honors
ECON-E 371 Introduction to Applied Econometrics

Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECON-E 251 or ECON-B 251; and ECON-E 370 or ECON-S 370; and MATH-J 113, MATH-M 119, MATH-V 119, MATH-M 211, or MATH-S 211
Description
An introduction to the theory and application of least-squares regression in empirical economics. Review of bivariate and multivariate regression models, hypothesis testing, and confidence intervals. Special topics include model specification, multicollinearity, heteroscedasticity, dummy variables, interactions, and various sources of estimation bias. Students will learn to work with both cross-sectional and time-series datasets, and analyze the data using an econometrics software package.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of ECON-E 371 or ECON-S 371.

ECON-E 471 Econometric Theory and Practice I

Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECON-E 370, ECON-S 370, or MATH-M 365; and MATH-M 301, MATH-M 303, or MATH-S 303; and MATH-M 311 or MATH-S 311
Notes
Only 9 credit hours from ECON-E 371, ECON-S 371, ECON-E 471, and ECON-E 472 may be counted toward a major in economics
Description
Emphasis is on the classical linear regression model and its applications. Special topics include finite and asymptotic properties of least squares, hypothesis testing, model specification, dummy variables, proxies, multicollinearity and heteroscedasticity.

ECON-S 371 Introduction to Applied Econometrics: Honors

Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECON-E 251 or ECON-B 251; and ECON-E 370 or ECON-S 370; and MATH-J 113, MATH-M 119, MATH-V 119, MATH-M 211, or MATH-S 211; and Hutton Honors Student
Description
Designed for students of superior ability. Covers same core material as ECON-E 371 and substitutes for ECON-E 371 as a prerequisite for other courses.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of ECON-S 371 or ECON-E 371.
Advanced Electives. Three (3) courses:
- ECON-E 327 Game Theory
- ECON-E 331 International Trade
- ECON-E 332 International Monetary Economics
- ECON-E 337 Economic Development
- ECON-E 341 Economics of Labor Market
- ECON-E 344 Health Economics
- ECON-E 351 Law and Economics
- ECON-E 361 Public Finance: Government Spending
- ECON-E 362 Public Finance: Taxation
- ECON-E 364 Environment and Resource Economics
- ECON-E 371 Introduction to Applied Econometrics
- ECON-E 385 Economics of Industry
- ECON-E 386 Soviet-Type Economies in Transition
- ECON-E 390 Undergraduate Seminar in Economics
- ECON-E 392 Seminar in Computational Methods and Econometrics
- ECON-E 401 Machine Learning for Economic Data
- ECON-E 402 Computational Methods In Macroeconomics
- ECON-E 425 Financial Economics
- ECON-E 427 Seminar in Experimental Economics
- ECON-E 471 Econometric Theory and Practice I
- ECON-E 472 Econometric Theory and Practice II
- ECON-E 490 Advanced Undergraduate Seminar in Economics
- ECON-E 411
- ECON-S 371 Introduction to Applied Econometrics: Honors
- ECON-X 398 Independent Research in Economics
ECON-E 327 Game Theory
Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECON-E 321 or ECON-S 321
Description
Mathematical analysis of strategic interaction. Noncooperative games played once or repeatedly, with perfect or imperfect information. Necessary condition for a solution (equilibrium) as well as sufficient conditions (refinements). Cooperative games, such as bargaining and market games. Numerous applications, including experimental games.
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ECON-E 331 International Trade

Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECON-E 321 or ECON-S 321
Notes
Only 6 credit hours from ECON-E 303, ECON-E 331, and ECON-E 332 may be counted toward a major in economics
Description
Theories of trade pattern, positive and normative aspects of trade and trade-related policies in competitive and non-competitive markets; effects of trade liberalization and economic integration; trade policies by developed and developing nations; international factor movements.

ECON-E 332 International Monetary Economics

Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECON-E 321 or ECON-S 321
Notes
Only 6 credit hours from ECON-E 303, ECON-E 331, and ECON-E 332 may be counted toward a major in economics
Description
Theory of exchange rate and balance of payments adjustment, macroeconomic policy in open economies, history and comparison of international monetary systems, and proposals for reform.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of ECON-E 332 and ECON-E 433.

ECON-E 337 Economic Development

Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECON-E 321 or ECON-S 321
Description
Characteristics of economically underdeveloped countries. Obstacles to sustained growth; planning and other policies for stimulating growth; examination of development problems and experience in particular countries.

ECON-E 341 Economics of Labor Market

Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECON-E 321 or ECON-S 321
Notes
R: ECON-E 370 or ECON-S 370
Description
Analysis of the functioning of labor markets with theoretical, empirical, and policy applications in determination of employment and wages in the U.S. economy.

ECON-E 344 Health Economics

Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECON-E 321 or ECON-S 321
Notes
R: ECON-E 370 or ECON-S 370
Description
Systematic introduction to health economics and economics of health care, emphasis on basic economic concepts such as supply and demand, production of health, information economics, choice under uncertainty, health insurance markets, Medicare and Medicaid, managed care, government intervention and regulation. Survey course with some topics in some depth.

ECON-E 351 Law and Economics

Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECON-E 321 or ECON-S 321
Description
Devoted to economic analysis of law, focusing on the economic efficiency of common law. Main components of the course are property law, contracts, and torts; some aspects of criminal law are also covered. Discussion is based mostly on examples, both invented and taken from actual cases.

ECON-E 361 Public Finance: Government Spending

Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECON-E 321 or ECON-S 321
Notes
Only 6 credit hours from ECON-E 308, ECON-E 361, and ECON-E 362 may be counted toward a major in economics
Description
Theory of public goods and externalities. Cost-benefit analysis. Public choice theory. Analysis of specific expenditure, transfer, and regulatory programs.

ECON-E 362 Public Finance: Taxation

Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECON-E 321 or ECON-S 321
Notes
Only 6 credit hours from ECON-E 308, ECON-E 361, and ECON-E 362 may be counted toward a major in economics
Description
U.S. tax structure, income redistribution effects, and efficiency in resource allocation. Use of welfare theory and microeconomic models to evaluate particular issues.
ECON-E 364 Environment and Resource Economics
Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECON-E 321 or ECON-S 321
Description
Basic theory of common property resources applied to environment and resource conservation problems. Topics include economic efficiency, equity, measurement problems, and policy formulation.
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ECON-E 371 Introduction to Applied Econometrics

Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECON-E 251 or ECON-B 251; and ECON-E 370 or ECON-S 370; and MATH-J 113, MATH-M 119, MATH-V 119, MATH-M 211, or MATH-S 211
Description
An introduction to the theory and application of least-squares regression in empirical economics. Review of bivariate and multivariate regression models, hypothesis testing, and confidence intervals. Special topics include model specification, multicollinearity, heteroscedasticity, dummy variables, interactions, and various sources of estimation bias. Students will learn to work with both cross-sectional and time-series datasets, and analyze the data using an econometrics software package.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of ECON-E 371 or ECON-S 371.

ECON-E 385 Economics of Industry

Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECON-E 321 or ECON-S 321
Description
Empirical analysis of market structure and behavior. Location, technology, economies of scale, vertical integration, conglomerates, barriers to entry, and competitive practices. Economic assessment of product performance and environmental impact.

ECON-E 386 Soviet-Type Economies in Transition

Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECON-E 321 or ECON-S 321
Description
Economic institutions, resource allocation mechanisms, incentives and decision-making in a Soviet-type economy; economics of transition to a market-oriented system. Particular attention is paid to price liberalization, development of the financial system, privatization of state-owned assets, opening to the world economy, and the role of private sector.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of ECON-E 386 or ECON-E 497.

ECON-E 390 Undergraduate Seminar in Economics

Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECON-E 321 or ECON-S 321
Notes
Additional prerequisites may be required depending on the seminar topic
Description
Intensive study of a topic area in economics. Topics will vary.
Repeatability
May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 9 credit hours.

ECON-E 392 Seminar in Computational Methods and Econometrics

Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECON-E 321 or ECON-S 321; Additional prerequisites may be required depending on the seminar topic
Description
Intensive study of a topic area in computational methods or econometrics. Topics will vary.
Repeatability
May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 9 credit hours.

ECON-E 401 Machine Learning for Economic Data

Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECON-E 321 or ECON-S 321; and ECON-E 371 or ECON-S 371
Description
What is machine learning and how can we use it to help us explore economic data? This course develops exploratory data analysis skills and provides training in a variety of machine learning techniques used to analyze economic data while using the R programming language.

ECON-E 402 Computational Methods In Macroeconomics

Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECON-E 252 or ECON-B 252; and ECON-E 321 or ECON-S 321
Description
Macroeconomic data are increasingly available and used by economists and data scientists to help decision-makers. This course provides opportunities to develop tools to explore macroeconomic data, build and simulate macroeconomic models, perform experiments, and solve dynamic models using numeric methods. Also provides experience in the Python programming language.

ECON-E 425 Financial Economics

Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECON-E 321 or ECON-S 321; and ECON-E 370 or ECON-S 370
Description
Theory and empirical evidence relevant to understanding the functioning of modern financial-asset markets. Course topics may vary substantially by instructor. Some examples include: present value, analysis of risk and return, asset pricing, modern portfolio theory, equilibrium in asset markets, arbitrage pricing theory, the capital asset pricing model, the efficient markets hypothesis, price bubbles and crashes, futures markets, derivative securities and option pricing models.

ECON-E 427 Seminar in Experimental Economics

Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECON-E 321 and ECON-E 370 or consent of instructor
Notes
R: ECON-E 327
Description
Focuses on the use of laboratory experimental methods in applied microeconomics. Specific application areas will include the analysis of resource allocation mechanisms for both private and public goods and individual choice under uncertainty using both human and nonhuman subjects.

ECON-E 471 Econometric Theory and Practice I

Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECON-E 370, ECON-S 370, or MATH-M 365; and MATH-M 301, MATH-M 303, or MATH-S 303; and MATH-M 311 or MATH-S 311
Notes
Only 9 credit hours from ECON-E 371, ECON-S 371, ECON-E 471, and ECON-E 472 may be counted toward a major in economics
Description
Emphasis is on the classical linear regression model and its applications. Special topics include finite and asymptotic properties of least squares, hypothesis testing, model specification, dummy variables, proxies, multicollinearity and heteroscedasticity.

ECON-E 472 Econometric Theory and Practice II

Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECON-E 471
Notes
Only 9 credit hours from ECON-E 371, ECON-S 371, ECON-E 471, and ECON-E 472 may be counted toward a major in economics
Description
Emphasizes extensions of the classical linear-regression model such as: limited dependent variables, instrumental variables, stationary and nonstationary data, fixed-effect and random-effect models, multiple-equation models, censored regression, and sample selection.

ECON-E 490 Advanced Undergraduate Seminar in Economics

Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECON-E 321 or ECON-S 321
Notes
Additional prerequisites may be required depending on the seminar topic
Description
Advanced intensive study of a topic area in economics. Topics will vary.
Repeatability
May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 9 credit hours.

ECON-S 371 Introduction to Applied Econometrics: Honors

Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECON-E 251 or ECON-B 251; and ECON-E 370 or ECON-S 370; and MATH-J 113, MATH-M 119, MATH-V 119, MATH-M 211, or MATH-S 211; and Hutton Honors Student
Description
Designed for students of superior ability. Covers same core material as ECON-E 371 and substitutes for ECON-E 371 as a prerequisite for other courses.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of ECON-S 371 or ECON-E 371.

ECON-X 398 Independent Research in Economics

Credits
1
Prerequisites
ECON-E 322 or ECON-S 322; and ECON-E 370 or ECON-S 370; Economics majors or interdepartmental major (ECON/POLS or ECON/MATH); minimum 3.000 economics GPA.
Notes
Additional prerequisites may be required by the faculty mentor. A maximum of 3 credit hours in ECON-X 398 and ECON-E 391 may count toward the major in economics
Description
Independent readings and research by special arrangement with an economics faculty mentor and the director of undergraduate studies. A research paper or other substantial writing assignments are usually required.
Repeatability
Credit given for a maximum of 6 credit hours in ECON-X 398 and ECON-E 391.
Free Elective. One (1) course:
- Additional course from the Advanced Electives list.
- ECON-E 320
- ECON-E 303 Survey of International Economics
- ECON-E 305 Money and Banking
- ECON-E 308 Survey of Public Finance
- ECON-E 309 Topics in Economics
ECON-E 303 Survey of International Economics
Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECON-E 252 or ECON-B 252
Description
Basis for and effects of international trade, commercial policy and effects of trade restrictions, balance of payments and exchange rate adjustment, international monetary systems, and fixed versus flexible exchange rates.
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ECON-E 305 Money and Banking
Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECON-E 252 or ECON-B 252
Description
Monetary and banking system of the U.S. The supply and control of money. The impact of money on the U.S. economy. Topics in the application of Federal Reserve monetary policy. Analytical treatment of the Federal Reserve system and the commercial banking industry.
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ECON-E 308 Survey of Public Finance
Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECON-E 252 or ECON-B 252
Description
Major elements of taxation and public expenditures.
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ECON-E 309 Topics in Economics
Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECON-E 252 or ECON-B 252
Description
Study of a topic area in economics. Topics will vary. Intended primarily for those wanting exposure to economics beyond the introductory level.
Repeatability
May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 9 credit hours.
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Addenda Requirements*.
1. Finite Mathematics. One (1) course:
  - MATH-M 118 Finite Mathematics
  - MATH-S 118 Honors Finite Mathematics
  MATH-M 118 Finite Mathematics
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Notes
  R: To be successful, students will demonstrate mastery of two years of high school algebra as indicated by an appropriate ALEKS score or completion of MATH-M 014, MATH-M 018, or MATH-J 111
  Description
  Sets, counting, basic probability, including random variables and expected values. Linear systems, matrices, linear programming, and applications.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MATH-A 118, MATH-M 118, MATH-S 118, MATH-V 118; or MATH-D 116 and MATH-D 117.
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  MATH-S 118 Honors Finite Mathematics
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  Hutton Honors College membership
  Notes
  R: To be successful students will demonstrate mastery of two years of high school algebra as indicated by an appropriate ALEKS score or completion of MATH-M 014, MATH-M 018, or MATH-J 111
  Description
  Designed for students of outstanding ability in mathematics. Covers all material of MATH-M 118 and additional topics from statistics and game theory. Computers may be used in this course, but no previous experience is assumed.
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2. Calculus. One (1) course:
  - MATH-M 119 Brief Survey of Calculus I
  - MATH-M 211 Calculus I
  MATH-M 119 Brief Survey of Calculus I
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Notes
  R: To be successful, students will demonstrate mastery of two years of high school algebra, one year of high school geometry, and pre-calculus as indicated by an appropriate ALEKS score or completion of MATH-M 025 or MATH-M 027
  Description
  Introduction to calculus. Primarily for students from business and the social sciences.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MATH-J 113, MATH-M 119, MATH-V 119, MATH-M 211, or MATH-S 211.
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  MATH-M 211 Calculus I
  Credits
  4
  Prerequisites
  None
  Notes
  R: To be successful, students will demonstrate mastery of two years of high school algebra, one year of high school geometry, and pre-calculus, and trigonometry as indicated by an appropriate ALEKS score or completion of MATH-M 027
  Description
  Limits, continuity, derivatives, definite and indefinite integrals, applications.
  Repeatability
  A student may receive credit for only one of the following: MATH-J 113, MATH-M 119, MATH-V 119, MATH-M 211, or MATH-S 211.
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Major GPA, Hours, and Minimum Grade Requirements.
1. Major GPA. A GPA of at least 2.000 for all courses taken in the major—including those where a grade lower than C- is earned—is required.
2. Major Minimum Grade. Except for the GPA requirement, a grade of C- or higher is required for a course to count toward a requirement in the major.
3. Major Upper Division Credit Hours. At least 18 credit hours in the major must be completed at the 300–499 level.
4. Major Residency. At least 18 credit hours in the major must be completed in courses taken through the Indiana University Bloomington campus or an IU-administered or IU co-sponsored Overseas Study program.
5. College Breadth. At least 58 credit hours must be completed in courses from College of Arts and Sciences disciplines outside of the major area.

Notes

* Courses used to fulfill addenda requirements require a grade of C- or higher and do not count toward the Major GPA or Major Hours.

Major Area Courses

Unless otherwise noted below, the following courses are considered in the academic program and will count toward academic program requirements as appropriate:
- Any course at the 100–499 level with the ECON subject area prefix—as well as any other subject areas that are deemed functionally equivalent
- Any course contained on the course lists for the academic program requirements at the time the course is taken—as well as any other courses that are deemed functionally equivalent—except for those listed only under Addenda Requirements
- Any course directed to a non-Addenda requirement through an approved exception

Exclusions

The following courses cannot be applied toward major requirements or the College Breadth requirement:

ECON-E 115 Everyday Economics
ECON-X 373 Internship in Economics

Restrictions

The following restrictions apply to the minimum credit hours required in the major:

No more than 3 credit hours may count toward the major:
- ECON-E 499 Honors Thesis
No more than 3 credit hours of the following may count toward the major:
- ECON-X 398 Independent Research in Economics
No more than 6 combined credit hours of the following may be counted toward major:
- ECON-E 303 Survey of International Economics
- ECON-E 331 International Trade
- ECON-E 332 International Monetary Economics
No more than 6 combined credit hours of the following may be counted toward major:
- ECON-E 308 Survey of Public Finance
- ECON-E 361
- ECON-E 362 Public Finance: Taxation

This program of study cannot be combined with the following:

Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Mathematics (ECONMATHBA)
Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science (ECONPOLSBA)
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Economics (MATHECONBA)
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics (POLSECONBA)
Interdepartmental Minor in Economics and Political Science (ECONPOLMIN)
Interdepartmental Minor in Political Science and Economics (POLSECNMIN)
Minor in Economics (ECONMIN)
Minor in International Economics (INTECONMIN)

Exceptions to and substitutions for major requirements may be made with the approval of the unit's Director of Undergraduate Studies, subject to final approval by the College of Arts and Sciences.

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Requirements

Major hours and GPA

Major Area Courses

Exclusions

Restrictions

Restrictions on combining this major with other academic programs

Major requirement exceptions and substitutions