Program: Economics BA - Andrews University

Apr 06, 2025

2014-2015

The program in economics is devoted primarily to the study of the economic principles and institutions that affect business activity. The Bachelor of Arts major in economics grounds the student deeply in liberal arts education, offers opportunities for electives and, if desired, a minor. The degree is designed for individuals who seek to become professional economists or to pursue graduate or professional school. This major is frequently selected by those planning a degree in law or medicine.

Students expecting to study economics at the graduate level should consult with the economics faculty to develop necessary quantitative skills. A minor in mathematics or physics is highly recommended.

NO NEW INTAKES FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2013/2014.

Total Credits: 124

Major Requirements

Major Core—12

ECON 225 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
ECON 226 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
ECON 334 - Intermediate Microeconomics Credits: 3
ECON 335 - Intermediate Macroeconomics Credits: 3

Major Electives—18

Choose 6 courses from the following:

ECON 320 - U.S. Economic History Credits: 3
ECON 325 - Economic Thought Credits: 3
ECON 328 - Money and Banking Credits: 3
ECON 330 - Health Economics Credits: 3
ECON 367 - Labor Economics and Relations Credits: 3
ECON 415 - Introduction to Econometrics Credits: 3
ECON 427 - Economic Development Credits: 3
ECON 440 - Public Finance Credits: 3
ECON 454 - International Economics Credits: 3

Note:

All economics majors must obtain a C (2.00) minimum grade in ECON 225 and ECON 226 .

Cognate requirement—6-7

MATH 191 - Calculus I Credits: 4
OR
MATH 182 - Calculus with Applications Credits: 3
STAT 285 - Elementary Statistics Credits: 3

General Electives—23-29

Sufficient credits to complete the 124 credits required for graduation.

General Education—58-64

See BA/BS degree requirements and note the following specific requirements:

Religion

Two courses and

RELT 100 - God and Human Life Credits: 3
RELT 340 - Religion and Ethics in Modern Society Credits: 3
OR
RELT 390 - Christian Business Ethics Credits: 3

Mathematics

Students considering a graduate degree should substitute

MATH 191

MATH 182

for

MATH 145

Other Requirements

Transfer Work

The School of Business Administration does not accept 100-200 level courses (i.e. lower division) as transfer work to replace 300-400 level courses (i.e. upper division).