Minor in Economics

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Boost your degree with powerful tools for decision-making

Economics is everywhere—from the markets that shape global trade to the personal decisions you make every day. Adding an Economics minor gives you a solid foundation in data, theory and real-world problem-solving.

This minor is especially useful if you're pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in fields like Engineering, Math or Management and want to develop a sharper analytical edge without committing to a double major.

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Why add an Economics Minor?

✔ Stand out to employers with economic reasoning and data analysis skills
✔ Complement your STEM or business major with real-world applications
✔ Understand global systems and how they affect your field
✔ Flexible and efficient—just 25 credits

Program requirements (25 credits)

This minor is especially useful if you're pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in fields like Engineering, Math or Management and want to develop a sharper analytical edge without committing to a double major.

Prerequisite Math Course (choose one):

  • Survey of Calculus and Its Applications I
  • Mathematical Analysis for Management
  • College Calculus I

Required Economics Courses:

  • Economic Statistics & Data Analysis
  • Microeconomic Theory
  • Macroeconomic Theory
  • Econometrics I

Electives:

  • Choose three upper-level (400-level) ECO electives (9 credits total)

📌 Note: ECO 495, 496, 498 and 499 cannot count toward the minor.

How to add the Economics Minor

Submit the CAS Major/Minor Change Request form to request one of the following changes to your academic plan:

  • Add a major, minor, or certificate in the College of Arts and Sciences
  • Drop any major
  • Drop any minor

Need help or have questions? Reach out to the Director of Undergraduate Studies for guidance on how economics fits into your academic plan.

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