Economics, BA, Four-Year Plan
Four-year degree plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Sample Plan for New Students
This is a sample and not the only way to complete this plan. Some classes have prerequisites that must be completed prior to enrolling in courses.
Degree Requirements
- Credits: minimum of 180 credits
- Credits in Core: 55
- Credits in major: 70
- GPA cumulative minimum: 2.0
- GPA major minimum: 2.0
Four-Year Plan For New Students
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | MATH 1130 or 1334 – Business Calculus or Calculus I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) | ECON 2100 – Business Stats (5) † |
| Course 2 | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) | ECON 2110 – Microeconomics (5) † |
| Course 3 | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module II (5) |
† Courses are offered every Fall, Winter and Spring quarter. Some courses are offered in the Summer.
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor
- Create plan in Student Planning
- Meet with your New Student Mentor
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | ECON 3100 – Quant. Methods and App (5) † | ECON 3130 – Global and Domestic Macroecon. (5) | ECON Major Elective (5) |
| Course 2 | ECON 2130 – Macroeconomics (5) † | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR Module II (5) | UCOR 2910 – Business Ethics (5) | General Elective (5) |
† Courses are offered every Fall, Winter and Spring quarter. Some courses are offered in the Summer.
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Meet with a Faculty Mentor
- Plan for Study Abroad
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | ECON Major Elective (5) | ECON Major Elective (5) | ECON Major Elective (5) |
| Course 2 | ECON 3110 – Intermediate Microecon. (5) * | ECON Major Elective (5) | General Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR Module III (5) | UCOR Module III (5) | General Elective (5) |
| Excel Exam | Excel Level I Certification Exam | ||
* ECON 3110 can be taken in either Fall or Winter quarter. ECON 3110 can be swapped with an ECON major elective.
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Meet with Albers Career Center
- Meet with Faculty Mentor
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | ECON Major Elective (5) | ECON Major Elective (5) | General Elective (5) |
| Course 2 | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) | ECON 4800 or 4890 – Senior Synthesis (5) * |
| Course 3 | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) | UCOR Module III (5) |
* ECON 4800 is only offered in Spring and should be taken in Senior year.
Year 4 Steps for Success
- Meet with Advisor for Senior Graduation Check
- Apply for Graduation
- Participate in Albers Mentor Program
University Core Requirements
- UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan as Module I, II, and III. See below for UCOR course titles listed by Module.
- UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
- Satisfied in Major: UCOR 1200 Quantitative Thinking
- UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
- UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
- UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
- UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences
Module II
- UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
- UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
- UCOR 2910 Business Ethics
Module III
- UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
- UCOR 3400 Humanities and Global Challenges
- Satisfied in Major: UCOR 3600 Social Sciences and Global Challenges
- UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences and Global Challenges
Curriculum Notes
- All Albers courses require a C- or better including Math 1130 or 1334. Transfer credit for Albers courses requires a C or better.
- Students that do not place into Math 1130 or 1334 will need to complete the prerequisites: Math 1000 and/or Math 1010/1021.
- All 3000/4000 level business courses require Advanced Standing.
- Excel Level I Certification must be completed before graduation.
- For complete information on course, prerequisites, etc., please consult the Explore & Compare Programs page.
Resources for Success
Soar during your time here:
- Find support for academic success, inclusion, and professional formation from the Student Success division.
- Receive equal access to courses, programs, and activities with Disability Services.
- Find the perfect spot to study at the Lemieux Library.
- Get answers to common questions at the Student Resource Network.
Excel in every class:
- Sign up for academic support with Learning Assistance Programs.
- Strengthen your writer’s voice at the Writing Center.
- Level up your skills at the Math Lab.
Source the best research:
- Connect with your librarians for support on research and assignments.
- Search the expansive network of books, eBooks, databases, journals and more.
Graduate on time:
- Map out your degree plan with academic advising.
- Keep your momentum going with Summer Programs.
Build your future career:
- Meet with a Career Advisor from the Albers Career Center.
- Explore career options at the “What Can I Do With This Major” page.