Economics, Minor
The minor introduces students to the fundamentals of economic theory and builds basic economic literacy. Students apply economic theory in two upper-division electives of their choosing. The minor is ideal for anyone seeking careers in business, government, law, or non-profits or who simply has interest in economic issues.
Economics Minor Requirements
Requirements for the minor in Economics are met by taking nine courses (36 units) as specified below:
| A. Complete the following core courses (28 units): | |
| ECON 15A- 15B | Probability and Statistics in Economics I and Probability and Statistics in Economics II 1 |
| ECON 20A- 20B | Basic Economics I and Basic Economics II 2 |
| and select one of the following sequences: | |
| Intermediate Economics I and Intermediate Economic II and Intermediate Economics III | |
| or | |
| Intermediate Quantitative Economics I and Intermediate Quantitative Economics II and Intermediate Quantitative Economics III | |
| B. Electives (eight units): two upper-division ECON electives (excluding ECON 199). 3 | |
NOTE: Prerequisites for the Economics core courses include MATH 2A-MATH 2B .
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MGMT 7 may not be used to substitute for ECON 15A-ECON 15B. Furthermore, students will not received credit for MGMT 7 if taken after ECON 15A-ECON 15B.
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Note that ECON 20A-ECON 20B is a requirement of both the undergraduate major in Business Administration and the Economics minor.
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As noted in the Economics courses list (click on the "Courses" tab at the top of this page), some courses overlap with upper-division courses offered by The Paul Merage School of Business. Where there is overlap, students may use the course to count toward satisfying the upper-division requirements of the Business Administration major or the Economics minor, but not both.