Economics, BA

Program Coordinator: Tisha Emerson (A-428; 252-328-1083; emersont23@ecu.edu)

The core curriculum in economics is intended to give students an understanding of markets and market outcomes. Students will learn how individuals, businesses, governments, and nations make choices about how to allocate scarce resources.

Economics majors are required to earn a minimum grade of C (2.0) in each of the following courses: ECON 2113 , ECON 2133 , ECON 3144 , ECON 3244 .

The degree requires a minimum of 120 s.h. as follows:

1. General education requirements including those listed below - 40 s.h.

(For information about courses that carry general education credit view the General Education Program section.)

MATH 1065 - College Algebra or

2. Demonstrated foreign language proficiency through level 2004 - 12 s.h.

(For information about the foreign language requirement view Special Requirements for the BA Degree in the Academic Advisement, Progression and Support Services section and Placement Testing, Foreign Language in the Admission and Readmission section.)

3. Core - 36 s.h.

ECON 2113 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 2133 - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 3144 - Intermediate Microeconomics
ECON 3244 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECON 4443 - Econometrics
Choose an additional 21 s.h. above 2399, including a minimum of 6 s.h. above 3999

4. Cognates - 9 s.h.

5. Minor and general electives to complete requirements for graduation.

(Minor must be chosen with approval by advisor.)