BA in Economics (Catalog Edition 2011 - 2012)
BA Economics Curriculum Published Catalog Edition: 2011 – 2012
The undergraduate program in economics provides practical preparation for a variety of careers as well as for graduate study in economics, business administration, public policy, and law. Economics is a social science and as such is best studied in the context of broader exposure to the liberal arts and sciences.
The Department offers two different undergraduate degree programs (bachelor of arts, bachelor of science), which allow students to choose the combination of courses most appropriate for their future plans.
Courses & Requirements
To be eligible for a degree, a student must complete 120 credit hours, including fulfilling the University's Core curriculum requirements (45 credit hour maximum), and all requirements for the Economics major, either through courses taken at USM or through the transfer of courses from other institutions of higher education.
All 100-level Economics courses satisfy a second-tier University Core curriculum requirement.
Choose either Track A (57 or more credits) or Track B (59 or more credits); both tracks have the same major prerequisites and major requirements.
Track A is recommended for students interested in a traditional liberal arts economics education.
Track B is recommended for students interested in graduate study in economics or related policy fields.
BA Economics Advisement Worksheet (Catalog Ed. 2011 – 2012) (includes new USM Fall 2011 Core curriculum requirements worksheet)
BA Economics Worksheet (Catalog Ed. 2011-2012) (includes new USM Fall 2011 Core curriculum requirements worksheet)
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