An economics minor is an excellent complement to studies in any major. Economics provides analytical skills that can differentiate your degree and provide a value-add in the job market. In addition, the diverse course selection enables students to study interesting topics not covered in other departments. For business college majors, the minor requires only four additional courses.

The economics minor covers the basics in the discipline of economics and gives the opportunity to explore personal interests through electives. A course in calculus (MATH 135 – Business Calculus or equivalent) is a prerequisite to ECON 310, ECON 315 and ECON 320. Students must earn a “C” (2.0) or better in each of the required courses below.

Lower-Division Requirements (6 units)

• ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics (3)
• ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3)

Upper-Division Requirements (9 units)

• BUAD 301 - Advanced Business Communication (3) or equivalent
• ECON 310 - Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis (3) or ECON 315 - Intermediate Business Microeconomics (3)
• ECON 320 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis (3)

Upper-Division Economics Electives (9 units)

Total - 24 units