Course planning advice here is limited to majors. For a full description of degree requirements, please see this
overview of the Academic Program and refer to the
Catalog for details and official rules. Any discrepancy between the Course Planning Pages and the Catalog will be resolved in favor of the Catalog.
Where should I start if I am just sampling this subject as a non-major?
These non-majors courses provide an overview of the major topics in economics and business:
- Survey of Economic Issues (ECON 100); and
- Contemporary Issues in Business and Entrepreneurship (BUSI 100).
Where should I start if I might use this as part of a major or as a potential major?
- Students generally begin their major courses in their sophomore year.
- Strong students might consider taking Principles of Accounting I (BUSI 200) or Microeconomic Theory (ECON 200) in the second semester of their first year. Please consult with a member of the Economics/Business Department for a specific placement.
- Students planning an Economics Major are encouraged to take mathematics up through Calculus I (MATH 130). This might require Pre-Calculus (MATH 120) depending upon the student's placement records. Your mathematic placements can be found on your CampusWeb portal under Advising on the “Student Placement Record Sheet.”
Where should I start if I have some experience in this discipline before college?
- Students generally begin their major courses in their sophomore year.
- Strong students might consider taking Principles of Accounting I (BUSI 200), Microeconomic Theory (ECON 200), or Macroeconomic Theory (ECON 210) in the second semester of their first year. Please consult with a member of the Economics/Business Department for a specific placement.
- For AP or IB credits – please refer to Advanced Placement Credits or International Baccalaureate Credits in the College Catalog.
When should I declare a major?
- All students must declare a major by March 1st of their sophomore year.