Economics

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Program at a Glance

Degree(s)

Bachelor of Arts

College(s)/School(s)

College of Social Sciences

Department(s)

Economics

In our Economics program, you'll delve into the study of resource allocation across people, businesses, and governments. Gain an in-depth understanding of micro and macro economics, exploring fundamental principles and theories. Grasp the economic and public policy challenges of today and develop the analytical skills to navigate them. Engage in rigorous coursework and research, and embark on a versatile career path in finance, consulting, public policy, and more. Discover the forces shaping societies and unlock the power of economics.

At CNU, you can focus your studies even further in the following subject areas:

  • Mathematical Economics

Degree Requirements

Students majoring in Economics who complete all requirements earn the degree of BA, Economics.

Core

  • MATH 125 - Elementary Statistics
  • ECON 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics
  • ECON 202 - Principles of Microeconomics
  • Select one:
    • MATH 135 - Calculus for Business and Social Sciences
    • MATH 140 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry
    • MATH 148 - Accelerated Calculus
  • CPSC 215 - Software Packages for Business Applications
  • ECON 300 - Quantitative Methods in Economics
  • ECON 303 - Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis
  • ECON 304 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis
  • ECON 485 - Methods in Economic Research
  • ECON 490W - Senior Seminar in Economics

Electives (15 credits)

Select five courses at the 300/400-level from the list below. Additionally, for 400-level courses, choose one from each of the following selections: 1) ECON 400, 425, 465, 470; and 2) ECON 470, 475. ECON 470 cannot be used twice.

  • ECON 301 - Environmental Economics
  • ECON 320 - European Integration
  • ECON 351 - Urban Economics
  • ECON 372 - Economic Development Theory and Policy
  • ECON 395 - Intermediate Topics in Economics
  • ECON 400 - Economics of International Contracting & Organization
  • ECON 425 - Economics of the Public Sector
  • ECON 465 - Industrial Organization and Public Policy
  • ECON 470 - International Trade and Finance
  • ECON 475 - Money and Banking
  • ECON 480 - Internship in Economics
  • ECON 495 - Advanced Topics in Economics
  • ECON 499 - Independent Study in Economics

Students majoring in Economics with a concentration in Mathematical Economics who complete all requirements earn the degree of BA, Economics.

Core

  • MATH 125 - Elementary Statistics
  • ECON 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics
  • ECON 202 - Principles of Microeconomics
  • Select one:
    • MATH 140 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry
    • MATH 148 - Accelerated Calculus
  • CPSC 215 - Software Packages for Business Applications
  • ECON 303 - Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis
  • ECON 304 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis
  • ECON 485 - Methods in Economic Research
  • ECON 490W - Senior Seminar in Economics
  • Select two:
    • ECON 301 - Environmental Economics
    • ECON 303 - Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis
    • ECON 304 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis
    • ECON 320 - European Integration
    • ECON 351 - Urban Economics
    • ECON 372 - Economic Development Theory and Policy
    • ECON 375 - Industrial Organization and Public Policy [Formerly ECON 375W, not equivalent]
    • ECON 395 - Intermediate Topics in Economics
    • ECON 400 - Economics of International Contracting & Organization
    • ECON 425 - Economics of the Public Sector [Formerly ECON 302, equivalent]
    • ECON 470 - International Trade and Finance
    • ECON 475 - Money and Banking
    • ECON 480 - Internship in Economics
    • ECON 485 - Methods in Economic Research
    • ECON 495 - Advanced Topics in Economics
    • ECON 499 - Independent Study in Economics

Electives

  • MATH 240 - Intermediate Calculus
  • MATH 250 - Multivariable Calculus
  • MATH 260 - Linear Algebra
  • MATH 320 - Ordinary Differential Equations
  • Select one:
    • MATH 301W - Writing in Mathematics I
    • MATH 320 - Ordinary Differential Equations
    • MATH 330 - Graph Theory and Combinatorics
    • MATH 335 - Applied Probability
    • MATH 345 - Number Theory
    • MATH 350 - Vector Calculus
    • MATH 355 - Complex Variables
    • MATH 360 - Real Analysis I
    • MATH 370 - Modern Algebra I
    • MATH 375 - Linear Algebra and its Applications
    • MATH 380 - Numerical Analysis I
    • MATH 390 - Mathematical Methods of Operations Research I
    • MATH 395 - Special Topics
    • MATH 400 - Mathematical Methods of Operations Research II
    • MATH 410 - Advanced Ordinary Differential Equations
    • MATH 420 - Partial Differential Equations
    • MATH 435 - Mathematical Statistics
    • MATH 440 - Mathematical Modeling
    • MATH 451 - Independent Learning Experience
    • MATH 460 - Real Analysis II
    • MATH 470 - Modern Algebra II
    • MATH 490 - Internship in Mathematics
    • MATH 495 - Special Topics
    • MATH 499 - Independent Research

Core (15 credits)

  • ECON 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics
  • ECON 202 - Principles of Microeconomics
  • ECON 300 - Quantitative Methods in Economics
  • ECON 303 - Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis
  • ECON 304 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis

Electives (6 credits)

  • ECON 301 - Environmental Economics
  • ECON 320 - European Integration
  • ECON 351 - Urban Economics
  • ECON 372 - Economic Development Theory and Policy
  • ECON 395 - Intermediate Topics in Economics
  • ECON 400 - Economics of International Contracting and Organization
  • ECON 425 - Economics of the Public Sector
  • ECON 465 - Industrial Organization and Public Policy
  • ECON 470 - International Trade and Finance
  • ECON 475 - Money and Banking
  • ECON 480 - Internship in Economics
  • ECON 495 - Advanced Topics in Economics
  • ECON 499 - Independent Study in Economics
Course Catalog

Career Options

  • Economist
  • Financial Analyst
  • Economics Consultant
  • Policy Analyst
  • Data Analyst
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