School of Business & Technology · Minor
Economics Minor
See how choices shape markets and the world.
Prices, jobs, interest rates, and policy all come down to economics. This minor builds a solid grounding in micro- and macroeconomic theory you can apply in almost any field.
18
credit hours
On campus
format
C or higher
in every minor course
Any major
in another discipline
Is this for me?
This minor may be a great fit if you want to…
- Understand how markets, businesses, and governments make decisions.
- Strengthen your analytical thinking for business, law, or public policy.
- Make sense of economic news and trends.
Not sure yet? Talk with the Dean →
What you’ll study
Topics you’ll cover
- Principles of macro- and microeconomics
- Microeconomic theory
- Macroeconomic theory
- Two upper-division economics courses you choose
How a minor works
Three things to know
A minor is optional, and it’s a simple way to add a second area of expertise to your degree.
01
Pair it with your major
Choose a minor in a different discipline from your major. When you finish, it’s recorded on your transcript.
02
Plan with your advisor
Map out your courses with your advisor. A course used in your major can’t also count as an elective in your minor.
03
Finish with a C or better
Earn a C or higher in every course for the minor. Pass/fail grades don’t count.
The curriculum
Six courses, 18 credit hours
Take four required courses, then choose two economics (ECON) courses at the 300 level or above.
Required courses (12 credit hours)
- ECON 206 Principles of Macroeconomics
- ECON 216 Principles of Microeconomics
- ECON 375 Microeconomic Theory
- ECON 385 Macroeconomic Theory
Electives (6 credit hours)
- Two ECON courses numbered 300 or above, chosen with your advisor
Talk with the Dean
Have questions about the courses or how the economics minor fits with your major? Reach out. We’re happy to talk through your goals.
Economics Minor