The Economics major in the Bachelor of Arts degree is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the principles and institutions governing economic decisions made by households, businesses, and governments. This type of knowledge, combined with studies in related areas, provides an appropriate background for employment in financial and non-financial business firms and governmental agencies. It also provides a solid basis for graduate study in economics, business and public administration, urban planning, international studies, and law.

Candidates for the degree are encouraged to elect courses in mathematics, political science, history, sociology, psychology, and philosophy. Students planning graduate study in economics are strongly urged to take the BA degree with a minor field of concentration in mathematics.

Degree Requirements

In addition to the requirements stated below, students must complete an additional 31-32 hours of General Education, all requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree, and any additional hours needed to reach the minimum 120 credit hours required for graduation. Some of the courses below may also fulfill general education or other degree requirements.  Please see your advisor for more information.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Math Gateway Course
MA 116	College Algebra 4	3
Required Courses Inside Department 1, 2
EC 200	Principles of Microeconomics	3
EC 201	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
EC 211	Statistics for Business and Economics	3
EC 300	Microeconomic Analysis 3	3
EC 301	Macroeconomic Theory 3	3
EC 3XX	Economics Upper Division Courses	9
Required Courses Outside Department 1
MA XXX	Mathematics course	3
Total Hours		30

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All courses required for the major must be taken on a graded basis and a grade of “C” or better must be earned.

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At least one half of the economics hours used to meet major requirements must be earned at Washburn University. 

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A grade point average of 2.0 is required before enrollment is permitted

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If student has already completed a different college math course, please discuss with your advisor.