Economics

Bachelor of Arts
Major/Minor

The economics major emphasizes basic economic theory and its applicability to the analysis of problems in the economy and society. Students who major in Economics earn the Bachelor of Arts degree.

Major Requirements

Economics 190, 191, 260, 370, 371, 376;

Students must also complete five courses from the following:
Business Administration 370, 375, 491

Economics 365, 366, 367, 462, 495

Mathematics 230, 261, 262, 270

Political science courses at the 200 level or above

Psychology courses at the 200 level or above or

Sociology courses at the 200 level or above.

Students intending to pursue graduate study in economics are strongly recommended to complete Mathematics 230, 261, 262, and 270 and Economics 365.

Students intending to pursue a career in financial economics or finance are strongly recommended to complete Business Administration 370, 375, and 491 and Economics 365 and 367.

Students intending to pursue a career in the social sciences are strongly recommended to complete Economics 366 and 462 and courses in Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology.

The satisfactory/fail grade option may be used in only one repeated course required for the major.
A minimum of one half of the courses in the major field must be completed at Dominican.

Minor Requirements

Six economics courses are required for completion of the minor.
The satisfactory/fail grade option may be used in only one repeated course required for the minor.A minimum of one half of the courses in the minor field must be completed at Dominican.

Declaring an Economics Major or Minor

To declare a major or minor in economics, please complete the Major/Minor Declaration Form and return to the Brennan School of Business office in Lewis Hall, Room 203.