Requirements and Opportunities
The Economics and International Economics majors each require credits in the following core courses.
Learn how to think and solve problems like an economist
Take four required theory courses:
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Intermediate Microeconomics*
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics*
*Calculus B or equivalent (Calc 2) are prerequisites.
Learn the art and practice of data analysis
Take two required quantitative analysis courses:
- Statistics
- Econometrics
Apply what you learn to many areas
Requirements for electives depend on the major or concentration.
Major in Economics
Take four electives (at least two must be 40000 level, and one must be Writing Intensive (ECWI course attribute).
Major in International Economics
Take two electives focused on international economic topics (IEEL course attribute). Complete a Senior Research Project.
Specialize your studies
Find out more about the Honors track and Concentration in Financial Economics and Econometrics.