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Department of Economics B.S. in Economics Distinction2103 University Hall (UH) The Department of Economics offers a Bachelor of Science in Economics degree for students in the College of Business Administration. The program provides instruction on economic institutions and a rigorous foundation in the analytical tools and applied areas of economics, relying on mathematical and statistical techniques. Students learn how the price system operates; how consumers, firms, and government institutions allocate scarce resources; and the determinants of national output, inflation, unemployment, economic growth, and international trade. Laws, regulations, and institutions that influence economic activity are also studied. After learning the basic tools of microeconomics and macroeconomics in the introductory courses, students go on to study various applied areas of economics in the more advanced courses. The program provides a strong grounding for many careers in banking, insurance, service and manufacturing firms, labor unions, business associations, government agencies, and not-for-profit organizations. It also gives an excellent background to students who intend to continue their education. In particular, it provides a solid preparation for law school, an MBA program, and graduate studies in economics, business, public administration, and public policy. Students are encouraged to contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies of the Economics Department for further information on the field of economics and career options for economics majors. To earn a Bachelor of Science in Economics degree from UIC, students need to complete University, college, and department degree requirements. The Department of Economics degree requirements are outlined below. Students should consult the College of Business Administration section for additional degree requirements and college academic policies.
General Course Requirements Business Core See Business Core in the College of Business Administration section for the list of courses needed to meet this requirement. Major Requirements
Students may choose any 300- or 400-level courses (except ECON 441 and 442) for the 15 hours required above. The groups of courses at the end of this section are offered as guidance to students who may have an interest in one of the career/educational paths shown below. Economics majors are required to take ECON 346—Econometrics to fulfill the Advanced Quantitative Skills requirement and this course does not count as one of the five elective 300- or 400-level courses. Economics majors may take ECON 495—Competitive Strategy to satisfy the integrative course requirement in the Business Core, but this course will not count as one of the five elective 300- or 400-level courses. Business Electives
Course Suggestions for Various Careers in Economics Business/Financial Economics Courses Human Resources Courses Urban Economics/Real Estate Courses International Studies Courses Pre-Graduate School in Economics/Business/Public Policy/Public Administration Courses Pre-Law Courses See Sample Business Major Curriculum in the College of Business Administration section. See Academic Honors in College of Business Administration section. |
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