21 units

The economics minor focuses on a deep understanding of the economic environment of business, including labor, environmental, and international issues. Students become grounded in economic theory and practical applications. 

The Benefits of Adding a Minor

A minor can help students complement their bachelor’s degree and stand out to future employers, helping them expand their employment opportunities as they study an additional area of interest. Complementary minors provide students the opportunity to demonstrate added expertise in their field and specialize in an area that may provide an edge in their job search, and also add knowledge that can be used throughout an individual’s career.  

Requirements 

The economics minor allows no more than three courses in the student’s major to count toward this minor.

Course List

Code	Title	Units
ECON 200	Survey of Economics 1	3
ECON 350	Intermediate Macroeconomics 2	3
ECON 351	Intermediate Microeconomics 3	3
Select four of the following:		12
ECON 355	Environmental Economics
ECON 356	Labor Economics
ECON 359	Urban and Regional Economics 4
ECON 452	Econometrics
ECON 495	Special Topics in Economics
ECON 497	Readings
FIN 352	Financial Markets and Institutions
FIN 372	International Trade and Finance
Total Units		21

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Meets the General Education Social Sciences requirement.

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Offered Fall semester.

³

Offered Spring semester. 

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Meets the General Education Civic Knowledge and Engagement requirement.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program shall be able to:

1. Competent Business Knowledge: Demonstrate knowledge in multiple business disciplines, including management, finance, marketing, accounting and economics.
2. Critical Thinking: Identify and solve business problems using analytical and critical thinking skills.
3. Christian Business Ethics: Demonstrate the ability to evaluate business decisions based on a Christian perspective.
4. Written Communication: Convey ideas clearly through professional written communication.
5. Oral Communication: Express ideas effectively through professional oral presentations.
6. Collaborative Teamwork: Demonstrate the ability to function as an effective business team member.
7. Comprehensive Global Awareness: Identify cultural, economic and political aspects of business in a global environment.
8. Discipline Knowledge: Demonstrate knowledge of economics concepts.
9. Discipline Problem Solving/Strategy: Solve core economics problems, or analyze economics situations and provide strategy for effectiveness.