Minor in Economics
An economy is a system that produces output and distributes it among members of a society. Economics studies show how that system functions and how it can be improved. For a student majoring in another social science, the study of economics is a way to broaden their analysis of society. For a student majoring in business, the study of economics will expand their understanding of the business environment.
Minor Requirements
The minor in economics is open to students both inside and outside the Pamplin School of Business. It requires completing two lower-division and five upper-division elective courses, listed below. Only one upper-division economics course can be cross-counted in both the minor and another major.
Minor Requirements
Prerequisites — 6 hours
| ECN 120 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECN 121 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
Required Courses — 15 hours
Five of the following (one of the first two is required):
| ECN 319 | Intermediate Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECN 320 | Intermediate Macroeconomics | 3 |
| | Any ECN 3xx or 4xx class | 6-9 |
| Or | |
| BUS 431 | Financial Markets and Institutions | 3 |