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Economics Minor

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A minor in economics complements many different majors. Courses in economics develop the student’s analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, research, and writing skills. The study of economics helps students understand how individuals, business firms, financial institutions, nations, and groups of nations make decisions concerning the use of limited or scarce resources.

Curriculum for a Minor in Economics

 

Total hours required for a minor, 15 Hours:

 

Required courses*, 6 Hours:

 

Elective hours from the following courses*, 9 Hours:

 

Note(s):

*Some of these courses have as a prerequisite, BADM 224  and ECON 206 .

Students cannot receive credit for ECON 123  after completing ECON 205   and ECON 206 .

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