Undergraduate
Bachelor's Degree Program
Undergraduate Advisor
Denise Stanley
SGMH 3339; Tel: (657) 278-7498
Students of economics find employment in national and multinational corporations, financial institutions, unions, all levels of government and agribusinesses. Economists participate in strategic pricing, cost analysis, marketing research, statistical forecasting and the evaluation of social programs. The business economics concentration leads to a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. Alternatively, the economics major (Bachelor of Arts in Economics) requires fewer business courses, allowing greater opportunity to study economics as a social science. Both degrees provide a good foundation for advances studies in business, economics, law, public administration and environmental studies.
ADMISSION & DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Admission to the Economics major involves two steps. Students who apply to the major are initially classifieds as Pre-Economics. After completing the lower-division core requirements with grade of at least "C", students who apply to the Economics Major. Pre-Economics students may take lower-division business courses, but most upper division courses are not open to Pre-Economics Students.
All of the following requirements must be met for the degree. Students must earn a grade of at least C in each course listed below. However, a C average will be acceptable in the upper-division economics electives. For assistance in interpreting these requirements, contact the Business Advising Center, SGMH 1201. Students should also contact their faculty adviser in the Economics Department prior to or during their first semester.
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ECON 201 |
Principles of Microeconomics (3) |
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ECON 202 |
Principles of Macroeconomics (3) |
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BUAD 201 |
Business Writing (3) |
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Note: BUAD 201 Business Writing, should be taken before registering for any 400-level CBE courses. |
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ACCT 201A |
Financial Accounting (3) |
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MATH 135 |
Business Calculus (3) OR |
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MATH 130A |
A Short Course in Calculus(4) OR |
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MATH 150A |
Analytic Geometry and Calculus (4) |
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MATH 150B |
Analytic Geometry and Calculus (4) OR |
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ACCT 201B |
Managerial Accounting (3) |
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ISDS 265 |
Introduction to Computing and Application Software (3) |
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BUAD 301 |
Advanced Business Communication (3) |
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ECON 310 |
Intermed Microeconomic Analysis (3) |
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ECON 320 |
Intermed Macroeconomic Analysis (3) |
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ISDS 361A |
Quantitative Business Analysis: Probability and Statistics (3) |
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ECON340 |
Econ Research Methods (3) |
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ECON 490 |
Economics Capstone |
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15 units of upper-division economics electives, 6 units of which must be 400 level and include an approved writing component. No more than 3 units of independent study may be used to meet the 400 level electives requirement. |
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OTHER REQUIREMENTS, GRADES AND RESIDENCE
Grade-Point Average (GPA): Attain at least 2.0 GPA (C average) in all university courses and in the upper-division economics electives. Earn at least a C grade in each course required for the major (other than the upper-division economics electives).
Grade Option: Take all required courses in economics, accounting and management science for letter grade. (A,B,C,D,E,F). The credit/no-credit grading option may not be used for these courses, and a grade CS (credit) will not satisfy the requirements for the degree. Exception: Courses in calculus may be taken under credit/no-credit grading option, although courses taken to meet general education requirements must be taken for a letter grade.
Residence: At least 15 units of courses must be taken in residence at the School of Business Administration and Economics at California State University, Fullerton. Also fulfill university residence requirements.
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ECON 330 |
Comparative Economic Systems |
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ECON 332 |
Economics of the Pacific Rim |
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ECON 333 |
Economic Development: Case Studies |
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ECON 334 |
Latin America & Caribbean |
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ECON 335 |
The International Economy |
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ECON 336 |
Economies of the Middle East (3) |
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ECON 350 |
American Economic History |
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ECON 351 |
European Economic History |
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ECON 355 |
Economics of Gender and Work (3) |
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ECON 361 |
Urban Economics |
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ECON 362 |
Environmental Economics |
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ECON 410 |
Industrial Organization |
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ECON 411 |
International trade |
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ECON 412 |
Labor economies |
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ECON 413 |
Law & Economies |
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ECON 415 |
Economics of Health (3) |
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ECON 416 |
Benefit-Cost & Microeconomic Policy Analysis |
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ECON 417 |
Public Finance |
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ECON 418 |
Behavioral Economics |
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ECON 420 |
Money and Banking |
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ECON 421 |
Monetary and Fiscal Policy |
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ECON 431 |
International Macroeconomics and Growth |
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ECON 433 |
Less Developed Countries and the World Economy |
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ECON 440 |
Introduction to Econometrics |
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ECON 441 |
Intro to Mathematical Economics |
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ECON 450 |
History of Economic Thought |
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ECON 461 |
Ecological Economics |
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ECON 462 |
Natural Resource Economics |
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ECON 499 |
Independent Study |
Recommended Courses Outside Business Administration: (For additional choice of free electives, Please consult the undergrad advisor).
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GEOG 360 |
Economic Geography |
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POLSC 320 |
Politics, Policy and Administration |
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POLSC 421 |
Government and the Economy |
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POLSC 426 |
Collective Bargaining in the Public Sector |
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POLSC 457 |
Politics of International Economics |
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SPCOM 235 |
Essentials of Argumentation and Debate |
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SPCOM 334 |
Persuasive Speaking |
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SPCOM 335 |
Advanced Argumentation |
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COMPSC 241 |
Low-Level Language Systems |
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MATH 250A,B |
Intermediate Calculus |
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MATH 302 |
Modern Algebra |
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MATH 335 |
Mathematical Probability |
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MATH 435 |
Mathematical Statisticals |
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MATH 439 |
Data Analysis |
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ACCT 308 |
Concepts of Federal Income Tax Accounting |
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ACCT 408 |
Problems in Taxation |
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ACCT 470 |
Tax Research, Practice and Procedures |
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FIN 320 |
Business Finance (3) |
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FIN 432 |
Financial Forecasting and Budgeting |
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FIN 440 |
Capital and Money Markets |
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MAN 441 |
Labor-Management Relations |
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MAN 442 |
Grievance Handling and Arbitration |
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MRKT 370 |
Buyer Behavior |
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MRKT 379 |
Marketing Research Methods |
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ISDS 361B |
Quantitative Business Analysis: Statistics and Management Science |
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ISDS 422 |
Surveys and Sampling Design Applications |
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ISDS 440 |
Intermediate Management Science Models |
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ISDS 461 |
Statistical Theory for Management Science |
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ISDS 474 |
Introduction to SAS and Data Mining (3) |
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ISDS 475 |
Multivariate Analysis (3) |
** Students are advised to consult the university catalog for required prerequisites to these courses.
Why minor in economics? Potential benefits are great at low marginal cost. Students with majors other than business administration or economics may use up to nine units of economics courses to satisfy university general education requirements while completing the economics minor. Majors in business administration with a concentration other than economics can satisfy the requirements for a minor in economics with only twelve additional units of course work beyond the business major. Business administration majors with a concentration in economics may not also minor in economics.
The required courses for a Minor in Economics consist of 24 units:
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Econ 201 |
Principles of Microeconomics |
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Econ 202 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
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Buad 301 |
Advanced Business Communications |
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Econ 310 |
Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis |
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Econ 320 |
Intermediate Macroeconomics Analysis |
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Econ 330 |
Comparative Economic Systems |
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Econ 332 |
Economies of the Pacific Rim |
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Econ 333 |
Economic Development: Analysis and Case Studies |
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Econ 334 |
Economics of Latin America and the Caribbean |
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Econ 335 |
The International Economy |
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Econ 336 |
Economies of the Middle East (3) |
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Econ 340 |
Economic Research Methods |
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Econ 350 |
American Economic History |
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Econ 351 |
European Economic History |
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Econ 355 |
Economics of Gender and Work(3) |
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Econ 361 |
Urban Economics |
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Econ 362 |
Environmental Economics |
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Econ 410 |
Industrial Organization |
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Econ 411 |
International trade |
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Econ 412 |
Labor Economics |
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Econ 413 |
Law and Economics |
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Econ 415 |
Economics of Health (3 units) |
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Econ 416 |
Benefit Cost and Microeconomic Policy Analysis |
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Econ 417 |
Public Finance |
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Econ 418 |
Behavioral Economics |
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Econ 420 |
Money and Banking |
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Econ 421 |
Monetary and Fiscal Policy |
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Econ 431 |
International Macroeconomics and Growth |
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Econ 433 |
Less Developed Countries and the World Economy |
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Econ 440 |
Introduction to Econometrics |
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Econ 441 |
Introduction to Mathematical Economics |
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Econ 450 |
History of Economic Thought |
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Econ 461 |
Ecological Economics |
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Econ 462 |
Natural Resource Economics |
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Econ 499 |
Independent Study |
Career Options and Placement
What Can I Do With a Degree in Economics? Economics overlaps both business and social science areas, so you have many options including:
- Pursuing employment in the private sector. This may include fulltime employment in business, banking, finance, and consulting among others. Some of the many possible career fields are listed below. A BA in Economics is sufficient for this, although others choose to purse a MBA or MA degree or additional certification.
- Pursuing work in the legal field. Economics is a useful degree for entering law school or undertaking other non-J.D. legal professions.
- Pursuing service with government and non-profits.
- Pursuing a career in teaching, at the K-12, community college, or university levels.
Some graduates of Economics B.A. programs choose to seek external certification as a professional Business Economist or a professional Economic Developer:
http://www.nabe.com/NABE/CBE/NABE/CBE/CBE.aspx?hkey=e875b133-4409-4550-be45-72c5d81665b2
http://www.iedconline.org/web-pages/professional-development/how-to-become-certified/
Through studying Economics students gain skills in areas such as data acquisition and analysis, critical thinking, writing and reporting, and the use of software. Besides “economist”, career fields for Economics majors include:
Market Research Specialist, Credit Analyst, Underwriter, Urban Planner, Forecaster, Data Scientist, Foreign Currency Trader, Consumer Affairs Director, among many others
Be sure to visit the campus/college Career Centers links for Economics:
http://www.fullerton.edu/career/
http://business.fullerton.edu/Programs/CareerServices/#CareerExploration
External career guides include those at the American Economics Association and Portland State University websites:
https://www.aeaweb.org/resources/students/careers
http://www.pdx.edu/careers/what-can-i-do-degree-economics/
Useful websites to begin a job search related to your economics training include:
NABE: http://econjobsnabe.careerwebsite.com/
Public Sector Employment: https://www.governmentjobs.com/
https://www.usajobs.gov/StudentsAndGrads/
Bureau of Labor Statistics - http://www.bls.gov/jobs/home.htm
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - http://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/careers/
Econ-Jobs.com - https://www.econ-jobs.com
Federal Reserve - http://www.federalreserve.gov/careers/default.htm
Inomics - https://inomics.com/top/jobs
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency - https://careers.occ.gov/careers/explore/business-and-operations/economics/index-economics-careers.html
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis - http://bea.gov/jobs/index.htm
U.S. Department of the Treasury - https://www.treasury.gov/careers/Pages/default.aspx
World Economic Forum - https://www.weforum.org/about/careers
Recent alumni of the B.A. in Economics have secured jobs at employers such as:
Thyssen Knupp
Carrington Home Solutions
Retail Link Associates
Wellpoint Financial
Veris Manufacturing
Union Bank of California
Thales-Rayethon Corportation
Target
Edison International
South Coast Air Quality Management
Formuzis, Pickersgill andHunt, Inc.
Others have undertaken post-graduate studies at institutions such as:
California State University-Fullerton
University of Iowa
Students are urged to consult the University Catalog and the Class Schedule for course descriptions and prerequisites. For more information, contact the Department of Economics in SGMH 3313 at (657) 278-2228, or visit the department’s Web site at http://business.fullerton.edu/economics