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 eight courses (32 units) as specified below. 

A. Complete the following core courses (24 units):
ECON 15	Probability and Statistics for Economics 1
ECON 20A- 20B	Basic Economics I and Basic Economics II 2
and select one of the following sequences:
ECON 100A- 100B- 100C	Intermediate Economics I and Intermediate Economic II and Intermediate Economics III
or
ECON 105A- 105B- 105C	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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Must be taken at UC Irvine.

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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.