Economics Minor

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(21-22 units)

The economics minor familiarizes students with the tools of economic analysis, and applies these tools to economic decisions made by individuals in their personal and professional lives, and to the workings of national economies and the world economy.

Careers

The economics minor is suitable for students desiring careers in all fields of business, education, journalism, law and government.

Lower Division Requirements - 9-10 units

ECON 110 - Principles of Microeconomics Units: 3
ECON 111 - Principles of Macroeconomics Units: 3

Select either:

MATH 140 - Calculus for Business Applications Units: 3
or
MATH 150 - Calculus I Units: 4

Upper Division Requirements - 6 units

Select either:

ECON 310 - Intermediate Microeconomics Units: 3
or
ECON 329 - Managerial Economics Units: 3

Select either:

ECON 311 - Intermediate Macroeconomics Units: 3
or
ECON 320 - Money and Banking Units: 3

Electives - 6 units

Additional upper division courses in economics. (Minimum total of 21 units)

Note: For Business Majors only
Courses used to fulfill Upper Division Interdisciplinary and Emphasis requirements may not be used (double counted) for ECON minor electives.