This major prepares students for graduate work or to enter the field as professional economists. Students also frequently use this major as the basis for entry into professional schools such as law, business and public administration, while others directly enter careers in business or government.
A 2.00 grade point average is required for all economics courses (and MA161 or MA171 if selected as electives) taken for the major in the department.
For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Economics department page.
For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/home.htm
| Total Credits Required | 120 |
| General Education |
30-40
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| Required Courses in Major | 32 |
| EC 201 Microeconomic Principles | 4 |
| EC 202 Macroeconomic Principles | 4 |
| EC 401 Intermediate Microeconomics | 4 |
| EC 402 Intermediate Macroeconomics | 4 |
| Economics Electives | 16 |
| MA 161 Calculus I (4 cr.) [QUAR] * and/or | |
| MA 171 Introduction to Probability and Statistics (4 cr.) [QUAR] * | |
| *May be counted as electives toward the economics major. | |
| Minor | 20 |
Bulletin Year:
2018 - 2019 Undergraduate Bulletin
| View the current NMU Catalog.