Minor in Economics
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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✔ 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
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.
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.
Make your major even stronger.
For more information or to schedule a meeting, reach out to our undergraduate program team: