Economics, BS

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The Bachelor’s of Science program in Economics encompasses instruction in deductive reasoning and analysis of models to help understand economic theory, strategies, tactics, policies and consequences. At the same time, students are trained in modern methods of empirical and data analysis that are needed in the business and professional world. This program is STEM-designated (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).

Program Learning Outcomes

Economic literacy
- Students will engage in the systematic study of foundational economic concepts and relate them to economic problems and phenomena faced by people and firms.
Economic theory
- Students will use mathematical models, relational diagrams, and optimization techniques from microeconomic and macroeconomic theory to analyze real world economic problems and generate testable predictions about economic phenomena.
Empirical economics
- Students will apply quantitative statistical analysis and experimental methods to conduct data-driven inference, interpret figures and statistical tables, test theories, and identify causal relationships.
Economic citizenship
- Students will employ economic reasoning and quantitative techniques to evaluate and critique economic policies, arguments, and social problems, with a particular emphasis on the role economics plays in advancing human well-being for the poor and disadvantaged.

Major Requirements (48 units)

Required Courses

Required Prerequisite (4 units)

Foundation Courses (24 units)

Capstone (4 units)

Choose either ECON 425 or ECON 427.

Electives (16 units)

At least 4 units must be of a 400-level course and no more than 4 units may be of 200-level courses.

Optional Concentrations

Please see the Economics, Economic Development Concentration, BS , Economics, Financial Economics Concentration, BS , and Economics, International Economics Concentration, BS .

Curriculum Map

Freshman Year

Fall	Units
MATH 101 - Elementary Statistics	4
Core E: ECON 111 - Principles of Microeconomics	4
Core	4
Core	4
Total Semester Units	16
Spring	Units
Core E: ECON 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics	4
ECON 120 - Economic Methods or MATH 109 - Calculus & Analytic Geom I (Prerequisite MATH 108 - Precalculus )	4
Core	4
Core	4
Total Semester Units	16

Sophomore Year

Fall	Units
ECON 311 - Intermediate Microeconomics	4
ECON 320 - Econometrics	4
Core/Language - Course 1	4
Core/Language - Course 2	4
Total Semester Units	16
Spring	Units
ECON 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics	4
ECON Elective (Upper Division)	4
Core/Language - Course 3/Minor	4
Core/Language/Minor	4
Total Semester Units	16

Junior Year

Fall	Units
ECON Elective (Upper Division)	4
ECON Elective (Upper Division)	4
Core/Language/Minor	4
Core/Language/Minor	4
Total Semester Units	16
Spring	Units
ECON 427 - Applied Econometrics Capstone	4
ECON Elective (Upper Division)	4
Core/Language/Minor	4
Core/Language/Minor	4
Total Semester Units	16

Senior Year

Fall	Units
ECON 425 - Econometrics of Fin Markets (If ECON 427 - Applied Econometrics Capstone not already complete)	4
Core/Language/Minor/General Elective (if needed)	4
Core/Language/Minor/General Elective (if needed)	4
Core/Language/Minor/General Elective (if needed)	4
Total Semester Units	16
Spring	Units
Core/Language/Minor/General Elective (if needed)	4
Core/Language/Minor/General Elective (if needed)	4
Core/Language/Minor/General Elective (if needed)	4
Core/Language/Minor/General Elective (if needed)	4
Total Semester Units	16

*This information is subject to change, the curriculum map is a sample, and students should consult with the department for any updated information.