Economics, BA, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year 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.
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
Resources for Success
- Map out your own plan through My.SeattleU.edu
- Meet with a Career Advisor from the Albers Placement Center
- Sign up for academic support with Learning Assistance Programs
- Learn more about academic advising on the Advising Services page
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.
Use MySeattleU Student Planning to plan your courses and work closely with your academic advisor on your educational plan. You are responsible for tracking changes and ensuring you meet all degree requirements.
Visit the Seattle U Advising Services page for support or reach out to the Advising Center. Email Albers Advising at Albers_UG-advising@seattleu.edu.