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Economics - Minor

The Economics minor is the study of how people make decisions in response to incentives. The minor examines a range of topics, including individual decisions regarding risk, firm strategies regarding their competitors and the role of the government in the financial system and broader economy. Students study specific areas of public policy concern such as health care, environmental problems, economic development and international trade. Problem-solving and analytical skills are emphasized throughout the program.

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Minor in Economics

51±¬ÁÏ’s Minor in Economics allows students to enhance their education with specialized knowledge in economics studies. This minor provides additional career prospects in the economics sector.

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Program Information for Economics - Minor

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Conceptualize and analyze problems using economic concepts and reasoning.
  2. Critically analyze alternative economic policy proposals.
  3. Utilize analytic techniques that are used extensively in economics to formulate and test hypotheses.

Admissions for Economics - Minor

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

To declare the Economics minor, students must have a minimum 2.000 overall 51±¬ÁÏ GPA. No 51±¬ÁÏ GPA is required if the student is a first-semester freshman or transfer student admitted in good standing.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements
ECON 22060PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
ECON 22061PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
ECON 32040INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMIC THEORY AND APPLICATIONS 3
or ECON 32041 INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMIC THEORY AND POLICY
Economics (ECON) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level) 16
Minor or Allied Area Elective, choose from the following: 13
ACCT 33001
INTERMEDIATE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I
ACCT 43009
ACCOUNTING DATA ANALYTICS
ANTH 38440
QUANTITATIVE ANTHROPOLOGY
BA 44051
MACHINE LEARNING
CIS 34034
BUSINESS MODELING AND AGILE DESIGN
CIS 34054
USING INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR SOLVING BUSINESS PROBLEMS
CS 33101
STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
CS 46101
DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF ALGORITHMS
FDM 30270
TRENDS AND PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS IN FASHION
FDM 40262
DATA-BASED DECISION-MAKING IN FASHION RETAILING
FDM 40270
FASHION INDUSTRY RESEARCH METHODS (WIC)
FIN 36059
INTERMEDIATE INVESTMENTS
FIN 36086
ADVANCED FINANCIAL MODELING
FIN 46064
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FINANCE
GEOG 39002
STATISTICAL METHODS IN GEOGRAPHY
GEOG 49070
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE
MATH 21001
LINEAR ALGEBRA
MATH 22005
ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS III
MATH 32044
ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
MATH 40011
PROBABILITY THEORY AND APPLICATIONS
MATH 42201
NUMERICAL LINEAR ALGEBRA
MDJ 40117
MEDIA LEADERSHIP AND AUDIENCE
MKTG 35035
CONSUMER BEHAVIOR
PH 30002
INTRODUCTORY BIOSTATISTICS
PH 30004
PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH
POL 30001
RESEARCH METHODS (ELR)
POL 30003
POLITICAL ECONOMY
PSYC 31574
RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY (ELR)
PSYC 31684
QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY II
SPAD 45030
SPORT ENTERPRISE (WIC)
Any Economics (ECON) Upper-Division course (30000 or 40000 level)
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18
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Economics upper-division electives may include ECON 32040 or ECON 32041 if not previously taken to fulfill minor requirements and with advisor approval.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • It is highly recommended that students declaring the Economics minor complete at least one mathematics course at the MATH 11010 level or higher before registering for upper-division economics courses.
  • Student may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at 51±¬ÁÏ (in residence).
Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Career Enhancement

Students completing the Minor in Economics at 51±¬ÁÏ can explore additional career opportunities in the economics sector, enhancing their primary field of study.

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