Embrace the social science of economics: The study of what is and what ought to be in the global production, distribution and consumption of goods and services. Emmanuel’s economics minor, while a natural fit for those pursuing management degrees, can also be an exciting complement to sociology, political science, education and others.
Major Requirements
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Requirements for a B.A. in Economics:
- ECON1101 Principles of Microeconomics
- ECON1102 Principles of Macroeconomics
- MATH1121 Applied Math OR MATH1111 Calculus I
- MATH1117 Introduction to Statistics
- ECON2101 History of Economic Thought
- COF ECON200 Intermediate Microeconomics (at Simmons College, cross-register through Colleges of the Fenway)
- COF ECON201 Intermediate Macroeconomics (at Simmons College, cross-register through Colleges of the Fenway)
- ECON4201 Economics Senior Seminar
Three electives, two of which must be at the 3000-level, from:
- ECON2113 Politics of International Economic Relations
- ECON2203 Economic View of the World
- ECON2205 Urban Economics
- ECON3103 International Economics
- ECON3105 Money and Financial Markets
- ECON3113 Economics of Health Care
- ECON3115 Economics of the Environment
- ECON3296 Economics Internship
Minor Requirements
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Requirements for Minor in Economics:
Non-management majors
- ECON1101 Principles of Microeconomics
- ECON1103 Principles of Macroeconomics
- ECON2101 History of Economic Thought
- Two economics courses at the 2000-level or above, where at least one is at the 3000-level or above
Management majors
- ECON1101 Principles of Microeconomics
- ECON1103 Principles of Macroeconomics
- ECON2101 History of Economic Thought
- Three additional economics courses at the 2000-level or above, where at least two are at the 3000-level or above
Learning Goals & Outcomes
At the completion of the Economics Major, students will:
- Demonstrate critical thinking using economic analysis, quantitative reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
- Communicate effectively: in written, oral and graphical formats, using concepts and analytical tools economics.
- Have lifelong learning skills, including how to locate and use primary data, how to understand and evaluate current events and new ideas.