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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Economics Minor

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Course Requirements

One Calculus course (4 credits)

Economics Core (12 credits)

Three 300/400 level ECO Electives (9 credits)

Excluding ECO 495  , ECO 496  ,ECO 498  , and ECO 499  

Total Credits Required for Minor: 25

Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This chart should not be used for financial aid purposes.

Notes:

Academic Requirements

  • A minimum overall GPA of at least 2.000
  • A minimum Economics GPA of 2.500

Transfer Credit Policy

Economics minors must take all 9 credits of upper-level economics electives at UB. Transfer credit may be applied toward the required courses.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the requirements of the undergraduate minor in economics, the student will:

  • have a good working knowledge of the basic principles and terminology of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics.
  • be able to read, evaluate, and interpret general economic information.
  • be able to understand and apply basic statistics.
  • have a sound knowledge of the subject areas covered by the elective courses.
  • be able to communicate effectively both in written and oral forms.