Requirements

Major

For students beginning their studies prior to the fall 2010 semester:
ECO 1011 (or 1041), 1021 (or 1031), 1101, 1201; STA 1021; 18 additional credits in ECO courses or FIN 1408. Up to 6 other credits in courses in the Syms School may count toward the major in addition to FIN 1408, excluding courses in management information systems. Students considering graduate study in economics are advised to take ECO 1421 and MAT 1412, 1413, and at least two 1500-level or higher Mathematics classes.

For students beginning their studies in fall 2010 or later:
ECO 1031, 1041, 1101, 1201; STA 1021; ECO 1421; 15 additional credits in ECO courses or FIN 1408. Up to 6 other credits in Finance or Accounting courses in the Syms School may count toward the major. Please note that Sy Syms courses in other areas such as Marketing or Management no longer count toward the major. Students considering graduate study in economics are advised to take ECO 1421 and MAT 1412, 1413, and at least two 1500-level or higher Mathematics classes. Two 1500-level or higher Mathematics classes will count as three credits toward the Economics elective requirements.

All majors are required to take an exit exam in order to graduate.  The MFT exam administered by ETS is sufficient to waive this requirement.  Please see Nicholas in the Dean's office about registering for the test. Failure on this exam necessitates taking the departmental exam.  Please contact Professor Grivoyannis regarding this exam.

Minor

Eighteen credits including ECO 1011 (or 1041), 1021 (or 1031). Please note that the introductory (ECO 1011/1041 and 1021/1031) and intermediate (ECO 1101, 1201) classes are offered every semester. Generally, other electives are offered at most once a year on a rotational basis. Check with the economics professors for the courses planned over the next year.