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Economics, B.S.

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The B.S. degree in economics offers more specialized training in economics and provides a firm basis for graduate study in business, economics or law. All advanced economics courses must have the ECO prefix with the exception of FINA 3320 , FINA 3330 , and FINA 4326 .

Note: Any 5000- or 6000-level courses taken to complete an approved economic field may also be used to satisfy the requirement for the B.S. degree of at least six hours at the 5000 level or above.

Requirements for the Major

Economics (12 Credit Hours)

Mathematics and Statistics (9 Credit Hours)

One from the following:

Econometrics (3 Credit Hours)

Advanced Electives (21 Credit Hours)

(seven courses from the list below, with at least 3 hours at the 5000 level or above)

At least one of the approved subfields listed in “Notes for All B.S. in Economics Majors ” must be satisfied by the advanced economics courses selected.

Total: 45 Credit Hours

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