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Nov 24, 2024
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University General Course Catalog 2017-2018 ARCHIVED CATALOG: LINKS AND CONTENT ARE OUT OF DATE. CHECK WITH YOUR ADVISOR.
Economics, B.A.
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Description
The Bachelor of Arts in Economics is designed to prepare students for positions as economic and statistical analysts in business, government and nonprofit organizations, and for the teaching profession. In addition, it provides a strong foundation for graduate study and research in the fields of economics, business, public policy and law. Students choosing a Bachelor of Arts in Economics often consider a dual major with other programs.
Transfer to Nevada
Use the transfer agreement and the degree planner (available by clicking  at the top right of this page) to build your plan for graduation with your advisor. Course substitutions not identified on the transfer agreement require UNR advisor approval.
If a major-to-major transfer agreement is not available for your transfer institution, please check the General Core agreement if available. If neither is available, access established transfer course equivalencies to assist in your planning.
Graduation Requirements
| Total Units |
120 |
| Cumulative GPA |
2.0 |
| University GPA |
2.0 |
| Major GPA |
2.0 |
| Residency Requirement |
30 Upper-Division Units at UNR |
| Major Residency Requirement |
15 Upper-Division Units in the major at UNR |
| Upper-Division Requirement |
40 Upper-Division Units |
| Half Program Units/4 Year Institution |
60 Units |
| Business Course Time Limit |
Coursework used to complete College of Business and Major requirements must have been completed within the 10 years prior to the year of graduation. |
I. University General Education Requirements (24-30 units)
NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy .”
Students in this major must meet all Silver Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course description.
A. Silver Core Writing and Prerequisite (3-6 units) - CO1, CO3
B. Silver Core Mathematics and Prerequisite (3-6 units) - CO2
C. Silver Core Natural Sciences (6 units minimum) - CO4, CO4L
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO4/CO4L courses .
D. Silver Core Social Sciences (3 units) - CO6
E. Silver Core Fine Art (3 units) — CO7
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO7 courses .
F. Silver Core Humanities (6 units) - CO5, CO8
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
II. Additional Silver Core Requirements (6 units maximum)
Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Silver Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV). Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
A. Science, Technology & Society Course - CO9
B. Diversity & Equity Course - CO10
The following courses count in the major requirement:
C. Global Context Course - CO11
The following courses count in the major requirement:
D. Ethics Course - CO12
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO12 courses .
E. Capstone Integration & Synthesis Course - CO13
The following courses count in the major requirement:
F. Application Course - CO14
The following recommended courses can also be used in the major requirement:
III. Additional College Requirements (18-32 units)
A. Pre-Business Core (12 units)
B. Nonbusiness Course Requirements (6 units)
Select one speech course (3 units):
Select one writing course (3 units)
C. Foreign Language (0-14 units)
Students with pre-existing language capabilities that satisfy the foreign language requirements will be required to replace those credits with sufficient approved electives to meet the minimum 120 total credit units required by the College of Business for graduation.
IV. Major Requirements (27 units)
At least 9 credits in the Economics major must be taken at the 400 level.
A. Required economics courses (18 units)
Select one International Economics course (3 units)
Select one Economics History course (3 units)
B. Economics electives numbered 300 - 499 (9 units)
These electives may include ECON 420 or ECON 489, which satisfy CO14.
V. Minor Requirements (0 units)
VI. Electives (25-45 units)
Additional electives as necessary to reach 120 overall credits.
VII. Recommended Schedule
Fall Semester (16 units)
- ECON 102 - Principles of Microeconomics (3 units) CO6
- ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units) *
- MATH 126 - Precalculus I (3 units) CO2 *
- IS 101 - Introduction to Information Systems (3 units)
- Foreign Language 111 (4 units)**
Note(s):
* English and Math course placement is based on test scores. Students who are able to place in more advanced courses may take electives to replace the credits.
** Students must complete the equivalent of a fourth semester foreign language. Students with pre-existing language capabilities that satisfy the foreign language requirements will be required to replace those credits with sufficient approved electives to meet the minimum 120 total credit units required by the College of Business for graduation.
Spring Semester (16 Units)
Spring Semester (15 Units)
Spring Semester (15 Units)
Spring Semester (13 Units)
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