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Department of Economics B.A. with a Major in Economics Minor in EconomicsDistinction 2103 University Hall (UH) The Department of Economics offers a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in economics for students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. 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 M.B.A. program, and graduate studies in economics, business, public administration, and public policy. In cooperation with the Department of Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese, the Department of Economics also offers instruction leading to the Bachelor of Arts in Spanish-Economics degree. See the appropriate section under the Department of Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese for information regarding this program. 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. B.A. with a Major in Economics To earn a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences degree from UIC, students must complete University, college, and department degree requirements. The Department of Economics degree requirements are outlined below. Students should consult the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section for additional degree requirements and college academic policies.
LAS Course Requirements See Course Requirements in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section for the list of courses needed to meet this requirement. Required Prerequisite and Collateral Course
Students are encouraged to complete MATH 160 as early as possible since many sophomore and junior courses require knowledge of the content of this course. Students who plan to go on to graduate school in a program that emphasizes quantitative skills are strongly encouraged to take MATH 180 and 181 and, if possible, MATH 210 and 310 also. MATH 180 may be taken in place of the required ECON 345. Students planning to take MATH 180 may be required to take a trigonometry course as a prerequisite depending on their performance on the placement test. Major Requirements
a Students may substitute ECON 218 (4 hours) for ECON 220. Electives
Course Suggestions for Economics Careers Students may choose any 300- or 400-level courses for the 15 hours in advanced economics requirement. The following groups of courses are offered as guidance to students who may have an interest in one of the career/educational paths shown below. 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 To view a recommended plan of study for the major in Economics, please visit the LAS Web site http://www.uic.edu/las/college/info/fygp. Liberal arts students who wish to minor in economics must complete 18 semester hours as outlined below:
a Students may substitute ECON 218 (4 hours) for ECON 220. Departmental distinction may be awarded if the student meets the following criteria: Distinction: 3.25/4.00 overall GPA and 3.25/4.00 economics GPA |
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