Degree Programs in Economics

[Pages:3]Degree Programs in Economics

The Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences East Carolina University

The Department of Economics offers five undergraduate tracks in the economics major. Each track requires 33-39 semester hours of economics, but they require different cognate courses. Each track is designed to help students achieve different career goals, so choose the one that best fits your interests and goals.

The BA option combines foreign language training and any minor with the practical insights of an economics degree. It is our most globally-oriented option. You can advance a personal interest via the minor while earning a marketable degree.

Bachelor of Arts (minor required)

Economics Courses:

________________________________________________________________________

Econ Principles & Intermediates (2113, 2133, 3144, 3244)

12 hours

Econ 4443 (WI):

3 hours

Econ Electives: 15 hours 2999, 6 hours 3999

21 hours

General Education: including MATH 1065 or 1066 ____________________________________________________

Foreign Language: through level 2004 __________________________________________________________________

Cognate Courses: __________________________________________________________________________________________

MIS 2223

Introduction to Computers

ENGL 3880

Writing for Business & Industry

Math 2283

Statistics

Minor: chosen with advisor approval, plus free electives ______________________________________________

Total Hours Required for Graduation __________________________________________________________________

Hours

36

40 12 9

23 120

The BS public policy option enables you to blend courses from other social sciences and health with an economics major to see public policy issues from several perspectives. It is our most multidisciplinary option. It also works well as a double major. It provides an excellent preparation for a career in government, policy analysis, or graduate studies in public policy.

Bachelor of Science ? Policy Analysis

Hours

Economics Courses:

______________________________________________________________________________

39

Econ Principles & Intermediates (2113, 2133, 3144, 3244)

12 hours

Econ 4443 (WI):

3 hours

Econ Electives: 18 hours 2999, 6 hours 3999

24 hours

General Education: including MATH 1065 or 1066 ____________________________________________________

40

Cognate Courses:

______________________________________________________________________________

21

MIS 2223

Introduction to Computers

ENGL 3880

Writing for Business & Industry

Math 2283

Statistics

COMM 2410 or Econ Elective 2999

Choose one of the following courses:

o GEOG 4360 Geographies of Global Climate & Environmental Change or

o HLTH 3520 Introduction to Global Health or

o PHIL 1176 Into to Social & Political Philosophy or

o POLS 3144 American Foreign Policy or

o POLS 3155 National Security Policy

Choose one of the following discipline-specific course sequences ? 6 hours

HLTH 2000 Principles of Public Health

PLAN 1900 Sustainable Cities

HLTH 3050 Public Health Systems & Policy PLAN 3030 Urban & Regional Planning

POLS 1010 National Government

PSYC 1000 Introductory Psychology

POLS 3255 Domestic Public Policy

PSYC 3221 Social Psychology

SOCI 2010 Intro to Sociology

SOCI 2111 Modern Social Problems

Free Electives (or Minor) _________________________________________________________________________________

20

Total Hours Required for Graduation __________________________________________________________________ 120

The BS Applied option blends business courses in accounting, finance, business law, statistics for business, basic computer software, and public speaking (and the option of a business minor) with training in economics--the environment in which all businesses operate. It is our most practical and versatile option. It is a great foundation for a business career or an MBA program and is suitable preparation for our master's program in quantitative economics and econometrics.

Bachelor of Science ? Applied

Hours

Economics Courses:

______________________________________________________________________________

33

Econ Principles & Intermediates (2113, 2133, 3144, 3244)

12 hours

Econ 4443 (WI):

3 hours

Econ Electives: 12 hours 2999, 6 hours 3999

18 hours

General Education: including MATH 1065 or 1066 ____________________________________________________

40

Cognate Courses: __________________________________________________________________________________________

27

MIS 2223 ______________________________ Introduction to Computers

ENGL 3880 ______________________________ Writing for Business & Industry

Math 2283 ______________________________ Statistics for Business

Math 2119 _______________________________ Elements of Calculus

COMM 2410 or Econ Elective 2999__ Public Speaking or Econ Elective

ACCT 2401 _______________________________ Financial Accounting

ACCT 2521 _______________________________ Managerial Accounting

FINA 2244 _______________________________ Business Law

FINA 3724 _______________________________ Financial Management

Free Electives or Optional Minor ________________________________________________________________________ 20 Total Hours Required for Graduation __________________________________________________________________ 120

The BS Economic Data Analytics option develops statistical and programming skills, economic insights, and experience in analyzing economic data to prepare you for rapidly expanding careers in data analytics. It is a more quantitative option that provides a direct path to our one-year master's program in quantitative economics and econometrics, which enhances your career options even more.

Bachelor of Science ? Econ Data Analytics

Hours

Economics Courses:

______________________________________________________________________________

33

Econ Principles & Intermediates (2113, 2133, 3144, 3244)

12 hours

Econ 4443 (WI):

3 hours

Econ Electives: 12 hours 2999, 6 hours 3999

18 hours

General Education: including MATH 1065 or 1066 ____________________________________________________

40

Cognate Courses: __________________________________________________________________________________________

27

MIS 2223 ____________________________ Introduction to Computers

ENGL 3880 ____________________________ Writing for Business & Industry

Math 2283 ____________________________ Statistics for Business

Math 2119 _____________________________ Elements of Calculus

COMM 2410 or Econ Elective 2999 Public Speaking or Econ Elective

ECON 4101 ____________________________ SAS I

ECON 4102 ____________________________ SAS II

ECON 4103 ____________________________ Python Programming

Math 3229 _____________________________ Elementary Statistical Methods II

Free Electives or Optional Minor ________________________________________________________________________

20

Total Hours Required for Graduation __________________________________________________________________ 120

The BS Quantitative option combines courses in mathematics (calculus, linear algebra) and statistics with applications to economics. It enables you to use math skills to develop a deeper understanding of important social issues. It is the best preparation for graduate study in economics (including our one-year master's program in quantitative economics and econometrics) or finance. It is also an excellent path to career opportunities in data analytics.

Bachelor of Science ? Quantitative Option

Hours

Economics Courses:

______________________________________________________________________________

36

Econ Principles & Intermediates (2113, 2133, 3144, 3244)

12 hours

Econ 4443 (WI):

3 hours

Econ Electives: 15 hours 2999, 6 hours 3999

21 hours

General Education: including MATH 1065 or 1066 ____________________________________________________

40

Cognate Courses: __________________________________________________________________________________________

30

MIS 2223 ____________________________ Introduction to Computers

ENGL 3880 ____________________________ Writing for Business & Industry

Math 2283 ____________________________ Statistics for Business

Math 1083 _____________________________ Introduction to Functions

Math 2171/2172/2173 ______________ Calculus I, II, III (12 hours)

Math 3256 _____________________________ Financial Accounting

Math 3307 _____________________________ Managerial Accounting

Free Electives or Optional Minor ________________________________________________________________________ 14

Total Hours Required for Graduation __________________________________________________________________ 120

Note: The last three options (BS Applied, ECON Data Analytics, and Quantitative) are all paths leading to our one-year MS program. If you are interested in that program, contact the graduate director, Dr. Philip Rothman (rothmanp@ecu.edu), for advice on which path would be best for you.

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